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Special Envoy on Freedom of Religion or Belief

Commons · Question 863 · Tabled 22 Jul 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 30 Jul 2024

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Asked by Sir Iain Duncan Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to recommendation 6 of the Bishop of Truro's Independent Review of FCDO support for persecuted Christians, published in 2019, whether he plans to appoint a Spe

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Answered by Stephen Doughty, 30 Jul 2024

This 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 gl...