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Prayer: Public Places

Commons · Question 28437 · Tabled 9 Sep 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 14 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by David Simmonds

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 1 September 2026 to Question 17446, on Prayer: Public Places, whether the Home Office has issued guidance on whether silent public prayer is permissible in a safe access zone

Answer

Answered by Sarah Jones, 14 Sep 2026

The Government is committed to protecting freedom of expression and religion, while ensuring that individuals can access abortion services without harassment or intimidation.The legislation does not specify particular behaviours which are permissible or n...