A Bill to require the continued appointment of a special envoy for freedom of religion or belief and make provision about the special envoy’s functions.
House of Commons
Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist Party
6 May 2026
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This bill would ensure there continues to be a Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief in the UK government and would set out what the envoy is expected to do. It codifies the envoy’s role and responsibilities and is currently progressing through the Commons, having had its first reading in October 2024 and now at the second reading.
The bill has completed its first reading and is now at the second reading in the Commons, marking an early stage of passage through Parliament.
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21 Oct 2024
The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.
This Bill will therefore make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
