Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief
Lords · Question HL154 · Tabled 18 Jul 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 31 Jul 2024
Question
Asked by The Lord Bishop of Winchester
To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to appoint a Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, in line with recommendation 6 of the ‘Truro' Review of 2019.
Answer
Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 31 Jul 2024
The Government will champion freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) for all abroad. No one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe in. Envoy roles will be decided upon in due course. In the meantime, we will use the strength of our glo...