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<p>Freedom of Religion and Belief was discussed at the 2022 Lambeth Conference of
global Anglican bishops, where many first-hand accounts of the context in different
countries were shared. <br> <br> Bishops and officials of the National Church Institutions
are working closely with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the
Prime Minister’s Special Representative, to equip civil servants, Government ministers,
bishops and churches to respond effectively as possible to violations of freedom of
religion, and in follow up to the Bishop of Truro’s report.</p><p>Freedom of religion
was one of the founding principles of Hong Kong, which has led to a high diversity
of faith communities and of those with no faith. The Church of England remains concerned
about the treatment of these communities and is monitoring the situation closely.</p><p>The
Church remains involved in providing welcome and support to those arriving here from
Hong Kong under the British National Overseas passport scheme. One local example from
Leeds diocese can be seen here: <a href="https://www.leeds.anglican.org/news/hong-kong-arrivals-welcomed-and-baptised-leeds-church"
target="_blank">https://www.leeds.anglican.org/news/hong-kong-arrivals-welcomed-and-baptised-leeds-church</a></p>
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