Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 86582
EU Countries: Freedom of Expression
Tabled: 29 October 2025
Answered: 7 November 2025
Named DayQuestion
Jim Allister
Traditional Unionist Voice — North Antrim
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made representations to her Finnish counterpart on the case of Dr Päivi Räsänen; and what diplomatic steps she is taking to (a) promote and (b) help safeguard
Answer
Stephen DoughtyThe specific case raised by the Hon Member is a matter for the Finnish authorities.Separately from this, we regularly reaffirm our support for the protection of LGBT+ rights and measures to prevent discrimination against the LGBT+ community globally.Equal...
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