Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill

Commons bill Private Members' Bill (Presentation) 2024-25

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First reading · Lords
Sponsor
Fiona Bruce (Conservative)
+ 1 co-sponsor
  • The Lord Bishop of Winchester (Bishops)
Introduced
11 December 2023
Last activity
20 May 2024
About this bill

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.

Parliamentary stages

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Commons
First reading 11 Dec 2023
Second reading 26 Jan 2024
Committee stage 24 Apr 2024
Third reading 17 May 2024
Lords
First reading 20 May 2024
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