Written questions

Hospitality Industry: Freedom of Expression

Commons · Question 38128 · Tabled 13 Mar 2025 · Women and Equalities · Official record

Answered 20 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, whether her Department is taking steps to help protect freedom of speech in the hospitality sector.

Answer

Answered by Dame Nia Griffith, 20 Mar 2025

Free speech is a cornerstone of British values. The right to freedom of expression is a long-held fundamental right under Article 10 of the European Convention of Human Rights. The Equality Act 2010 provides protection from discrimination protects people ...