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All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Baha'i Faith

To raise awareness on the Bahá'í faith and the efforts of the Bahá'í community to contribute to some of the current discourses in British society, and to seek action in respect of the persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran and other states in instances where Bahá'ís are subject to discrimination on the grounds of their faith.

Subject Group; Religion, Faith & Belief Communities|Human Rights, Equality & Social Justice|International Affairs, Development & Trade.

Secretariat: Office of Public Affairs, Baha'i Community of the UK acts as the group's secretariat. https://www.publicaffairs.bahai.org.uk/

Members

  • Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Co-Chair)
  • Baroness Whitaker (Co-Chair)
  • Jim Shannon (Secretary)
  • Mr Alistair Carmichael (Chair & Registered Contact)

Funding and benefits registered

  • Office of Public Affairs, Baha'i Community of the UK: Benefits In Kind, £3,001-4,500 (received 3 September 2025)

The official register entry.