Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Jim Shannon Excerpts
Tuesday 18th September 2012

(12 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Wright Portrait Jeremy Wright
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Yes, I will happily meet my hon. Friend. What he describes sounds concerning, but we will obviously need to look into the details of the case.

Jim Shannon Portrait Jim Shannon (Strangford) (DUP)
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The recent decision by the European Court of Human Rights ruled against Christians who were penalised for wearing a cross at work or taking a stand for their religious beliefs. That has caused great concern, and many people are asking where is the protection and religious freedom for Christians. What steps will be taken to prevent the erosion of justice for those with Christian beliefs, and to provide people with the protection that they should—and must—have?