Protest: Hate Crime
Commons · Question 51018 · Tabled 8 May 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 20 May 2025
Question
Asked by Rupert Lowe
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his Department has provided guidance to (a) local authorities and (b) community cohesion officers on the application of religious offences to (i) lawful speech, (ii) art,
Answer
Answered by Alex Norris, 20 May 2025
We have regular engagement with local authorities on a range of issues including social cohesion and people are expected to express their views concerning religion and beliefs respectfully including exercising the appropriate restraints within the confine...