Submitted on Tuesday 8th July 2025
Rejected on Tuesday 29th July 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Prevent the Reintroduction of Blasphemy Laws in the UK
We urge the UK Government and Parliament to reject any proposals to reintroduce blasphemy laws or equivalent restrictions on freedom of expression, including those framed as protections against "desecration" of religious texts or beliefsExisting laws, like the Public Order Act 1986.
Amend the Public Order Act to extend free speech protections under Section 29J to all its sections, preventing misuse of blasphemy laws.
Commit to upholding freedom of expression as a fundamental right, ensuring no religion is shielded from criticism.
Blasphemy laws were abolished in England and Wales in 2008 and Scotland in 2021 Free speech must include the right to challenge or mock beliefs, as supported by Humanists UK and the National Secular Society, to maintain a pluralistic society.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
The Government have said that they are not going to introduce blasphemy laws:
hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2024-12-18/debates/ba455fa1-fb15-4e1b-b4c9-884dfdaeb83e/CommonsChamber#contribution-83E4227E-B766-4980-9AFC-A77C90D20A59
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