Written Question·Women and Equalities·UIN 9902

Religious Freedom

Tabled: 18 October 2024

Answered: 28 October 2024

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, if she will amend the Equality Act 2010 to protect the right of people to silently pray in the United Kingdom.

Answer

Anneliese Dodds

Anyone should be able to privately pray when at work or accessing services and the religion or belief protections in the Equality Act 2010 (the Act) already ensure this. The Act does not take precedence over other civil or criminal law. Accordingly, amend...

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