Proceeding contribution from Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) in the House of Commons on Monday, 20 April 2026. It occurred during Debate on bill on Crime and Policing Bill.
Crime and Policing Bill
I thank the Minister, as always, for her hard work. In the other place, Lord Weir of Ballyholme highlighted freedom of speech in relation to the Public Order Act 1986. Within the Bill coming forward tonight, there is a fine line in terms of the expression of belief, such as through street preaching. Does the Minister believe that the legislation will ensure that people in this Christian nation can publicly speak the word of God in every corner? Some of us believe that it cannot. Can the Minister confirm that, please?
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- 784 c105
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- 2024-26
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- House of Commons chamber
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- Anti-social behaviour Enforcement Fixed penalties Fly-tipping Local government Motor vehicles Police Proscribed organisations Pornography Profits Seized articles Youth justice Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Youth diversion orders Child sexual abuse material
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- Crime and Policing Bill 2024-26
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