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Written question asked by Lord Godson (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 September 2026. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Labour) on Friday, 18 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Radicalism

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what the definition of sectarianism is in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government command paper Protecting What Matters: Towards a more confident, cohesive, and resilient United Kingdom, published on 9 March.

Answer

The Protecting What Matters social cohesion action plan does not set out a specific definition of sectarianism. The term is used to describe hostility, discrimination, intimidation or conflict between groups based on religious, ethnic or related communal identities that can undermine community cohesion and public order. The Government remains committed to promoting mutual respect and tackling all forms of hate, extremism and community division.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3066
Session
2026-27
Related items
Radicalism
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Radicalism
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