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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Monday, 5 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 February 2024. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 February 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

EU Institutions: Religious Freedom

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact for his policies of the recent Court of Justice of the European Union ruling on the prohibition of visible religious symbols in government offices within the European Union.

Answer

We note the recent Court of Justice of the European Union (EU) ruling on the prohibition of visible religious symbols in government offices.

This case is a matter for the EU and its Member States. We will continue, as part of our wider work on freedom of religion or belief, to monitor the situation of religious or belief communities, including where applicable, as this relates to British citizens working in the EU.

The UK Government is committed to defending freedom of religion or belief for all, and promoting mutual respect, here in the UK and internationally. Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) is a longstanding human rights priority for the UK.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
13017
Session
2023-24
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
EU institutions Religious freedom Court of Justice of the European Union
Link
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