Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 24430

Sports Competitors: Religious Freedom

Tabled: 16 January 2025

Answered: 22 January 2025

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to support freedom of religion or belief for athletes.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

Sport must be open to everyone. The UK will continue to champion freedom of religion or belief for all, both at home and abroad. No one should live in fear because of what they do or do not believe in.The Government expects sports bodies in the UK to take...

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