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Backbench debate on Thursday, 11 June 2026, in the House of Commons, led by Jim Shannon. The answering member was Hamish Falconer.


Freedom of Religion or Belief: Sudan

Motion that this House has considered freedom of religion or belief in Sudan. Agreed to on question.


Secondary information

Type
Parliamentary proceeding
Reference
787 cc256-235WH 
Session
2026-27
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
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Proceeding contributions
Jim Shannon | 787 cc256-222WH (Link to this contribution)

I beg to move,

That this House has considered freedom of religion or belief in Sudan.

Mark Sewards | 787 c222WH (Link to this contribution)

The hon. Gentleman has been a powerful advocate for religious freedom right across the world, and...

Show all contributions (11)
Jim Shannon | 787 cc222-6WH (Link to this contribution)

I thank the hon. Gentleman for his words. We spoke beforehand in the Chamber to go over what he h...

Al Pinkerton | 787 cc226-9WH (Link to this contribution)

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Barker. I believe that this might be the f...

Lincoln Jopp | 787 cc229-230WH (Link to this contribution)

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Barker. I thank the hon. Member for Strangfor...

Jim Shannon | 787 c230WH (Link to this contribution)

Those who renounce their Christianity and want to convert, or Muslims who want to convert to Chri...

Lincoln Jopp | 787 cc230-1WH (Link to this contribution)

When these things take place, it is abhorrent to the whole House.

Laws mean nothing when th...

Hamish Falconer | 787 cc231-2WH (Link to this contribution)

It is a particular pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Barker. I am standing in for th...

Adam Jogee | 787 c232WH (Link to this contribution)

I am sorry for being late, Mrs Barker, but I had a meeting with the Under-Secretary of State for ...

Hamish Falconer | 787 cc232-4WH (Link to this contribution)

My hon. Friend has been one of the most focused voices in questions around the Africa strategy an...

Jim Shannon | 787 cc234-5WH (Link to this contribution)

I thank all hon. Members for their contributions. I thank the hon. Member for Leeds South West an...

Subjects
Armed conflict Humanitarian aid Oppression Islam Religious freedom Violence Sanctions Sudan Christianity Gender based violence
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