Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, with reference to the community engagement principles guidance published in March 2024, whether the application of a departmental policy of non-engagement means that written representations to a Government consultation or call for evidence from an individual or organisation subject to non-engagement are not read or substantively considered in that consultation process.

Although The Home Office does not comment on specific groups or individual cases, I would like to reassure you that we are committed to addressing the full range of threats that we currently face as a country and tackling anyone who spreads views that promote violence and hatred against individuals and communities. The Home Office is continually building our knowledge of potential threats, including information exchange and cooperation with partners on shared issues of concern. Each department must consider their own due diligence when choosing to engage with any organisation or individual and, if asked, we will advise and share information to help inform their decisions.