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This page explains what freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) is and why it matters to people around the world.

• Updated: 12 May 2022

Find out about your human rights and how they are protected.

• Updated: 21 December 2017

How to make a request from public bodies and organisations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), how much it costs and how long it takes

• Overview

  You have the right to ask to see recorded information held by public…

• Organisations you can ask for information

  You can request information from some public authorities, such as:…

• How to make an FOI request

  You must make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request in writing. You can…

• If your request is turned down

  Some sensitive information is not available to members of the public. If…

Check whether an exemption may apply to the information you want to request

• Updated: 12 January 2026

The UK Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, David Smith MP, gave a speech at an event marking the 5th anniversary of the Article 18 Alliance held at the Prague Castle, Czechia.

• Updated: 13 November 2025

How to make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

• Updated: 1 July 2024

The UK joins 38 other participating States in recalling that ensuring respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is a prerequisite for lasting security and peace among and within States.

• Updated: 5 December 2025

The Commission was established on 17 July 2015 to review the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and was dissolved on 11 March 2016.

• Updated: 15 December 2023

How to make a freedom of information (FOI) request to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT).

• Updated: 12 November 2024

How to make a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

• Updated: 28 September 2020