Obviously, Northern Ireland has a history and tradition of protesting, and it is about getting the right balance. I say honestly to the Minister that I, and probably other Opposition Members, would like Lords amendment 73 to be approved. If someone is preaching the Gospel, or if a single person or group of people are singing hymns on the streets of the United Kingdom, can the Minister reassure me that they will be able to continue and there will be no restrictions? We all know those services last no longer than about an hour—that is a fact. We are keen to ensure that the Government are not suppressing the right to religious freedom in the way it has been suppressed in the past.
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Jim Shannon
(Democratic Unionist Party)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 28 March 2022.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.
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