Syria: Minority Groups

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office written question – answered at on 15 April 2025.

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Photo of Lord Wharton of Yarm Lord Wharton of Yarm Conservative

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they support calls for a federal Syrian constitution in order to protect minority communities in that country.

Photo of Lord Collins of Highbury Lord Collins of Highbury Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office), Deputy Leader of the House of Lords, Lords Spokesperson (Equalities)

The UK fully supports a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political transition process leading to an inclusive, non-sectarian and representative government. We welcome provisions within the Constitutional Declaration on freedom of expression, freedom of belief and women's rights. Further consultation of key groups across Syria is essential as the constitutional drafting process takes place.

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