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Britain in the World

Proceeding contribution from Rehman Chishti (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 13 January 2020. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Britain in the World.

I welcome the Foreign Secretary’s commitment on human rights and I thank him for the fantastic work he has

done—I remember serving with him on the Joint Committee on Human Rights many years ago when we first came to Parliament. Will he confirm that freedom of religion or belief will always be a key priority for the United Kingdom? Eighty per cent. of individuals around the world identify themselves as of one faith or another, and our Government have a strong track record of standing up for freedom of religion or belief. They commissioned the Truro review, and 10 out of its 22 recommendations have been taken forward. Will he confirm that that will always be a key priority? I thank him and his Ministers for their support.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
669 c771 
Session
2019-21
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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