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This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition Stop cremation under Covid 19 by Sri Lankan Govt

To request Govt of Sri Lanka to allow freedom of religious rites on
deaths due to COVID 19 , Govt of Sri Lanka has taken exception to internationally considered normal by imposing cremation on all covid 19 deaths, This is causing unprecedented pressure in the communities and racially motivated.

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The UK govt has been standing up for freedom of religious rights and for the minorities liberties and oppose oppressions and support Fair Play.

This petition was rejected

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