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Egypt: Identity Cards

Asked by Sir Edward LeighConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 29 October 2025UIN 83248

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Egyptian counterparts on the potential impact of the inclusion of religious affiliation on national identity cards on people who convert to Christianity.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Egyptian Government has stated its commitment to protecting the rights and freedom of worship as well as the protections enshrined in the Egyptian constitution. The UK is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all and we continue to regularly raise rights concerns with the Egyptian authorities where appropriate.

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