Anti-Muslim Hostility
2026-07-01 · Women and Equalities · HL1590 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the answer by the Secretary of State for Education on 29 April (HC Deb col 887), whether they define criticism of religion as racist.
Answer
Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right. People are expected to express their views concerning religion and beliefs respectfully, acting within the confines of the law when providing criticism. This does not affect the unchanging right of Briti...