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M-180 Freedom of conscience, belief and expression

41st Parliament, 2nd Session

Motion Text

That, in the opinion of the House, the government should develop and implement foreign policies that promote internationally the right of everyone to freedom of conscience, belief, and expression by: (a) urging the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to uphold the Constitution of 1973; (b) promoting the "Joint Declaration of National Interfaith Consultation'', issued on July 12th, 2010; (c) assisting efforts to protect the religious freedom of all Pakistanis through preventing religiously motivated and sectarian violence, enhancing training for local law enforcement including emergency response and scene investigation, prompt and thorough investigation of any incidents of violence, and training of judge on international human rights obligations; (d) working with its partners in the United Nations to support religious freedom and tolerance throughout the world; and (e) calling on the Government of Pakistan and all other governments to work against violent religious extremism in any form.


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October 16, 2013
Reinstated from the Previous Session

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October 16, 2013
Reinstated from the Previous Session