We have heard about the controversy surrounding rules to regulate conversion, but I get the very strong impression from those who understand those issues that the laws are designed to protect people from forced conversion, which is a very real risk—it is also a problem in Pakistan. It is very often young Christian women who are vulnerable to the pressure of forced conversion, forced marriage and forced conversion to Islam. That is what the laws are trying to prevent.
Christians and Religious Minorities: India
Proceeding contribution from
Theresa Villiers
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 24 February 2022.
It occurred during Backbench debate on Christians and Religious Minorities: India.
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