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Persecuted Christians: Bishop of Truro’s Review

Tuesday 14 March 2023 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Fiona Bruce inquired about the implementation of the Bishop of Truro's review recommendations.
  • The Minister acknowledged Fiona Bruce's work and highlighted an international ministerial conference held last July to advance freedom of religion or belief.
  • The Minister confirmed that the Government is considering recommendation 6 from the Bishop of Truro's review.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Fiona Bruce Con
Religion & Faith
Context

The Bishop of Truro's independent review highlighted significant work required for full implementation. This question seeks specific steps taken by the government to address these recommendations.

Question

What steps he is taking to implement the recommendations of the Bishop of Truro's review.

Answer from Andrew Mitchell

We welcome the independent review by the Bishop of Truro and ensure that it is central to our human rights work.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific steps or actions taken to implement the recommendations were not provided

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Q2 Fiona Bruce Con
Religion & Faith
Context

Almost a year since the expert independent review, there is ongoing work to better advocate for those persecuted for their religious beliefs. The question seeks confirmation on establishing a special envoy role as promised.

Question

Almost a year after the expert independent review, which highlighted that there is still much work to be done to fully implement the Truro review, can the Minister point out what progress the FCDO has made in better advocating for those who are persecuted for their religion or belief? Not least, will he confirm that, as our manifesto promised and in accordance with recommendation 6 of the Truro review, the role of Prime Minister's special envoy for freedom of religion or belief will now be established in law?

Answer from Andrew Mitchell

I want to thank my hon. Friend for all her work and commitment in this vital area. Last July we had an international ministerial conference to advance FORB and we always regularly raise cases of concern. On recommendation 6, she makes an extremely good point and the Government are considering it.

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Not addressed: Specific progress made or confirmation on establishing a special envoy role was not provided

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