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Free speech and Dr Päivi Räsänen

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2179: tabled on 30 October 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 5 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House expresses concern over growing restrictions on free speech across Europe; notes the case of Dr Päivi Räsänen in Finland, where legal action has followed her expression of traditional views on marriage; and urges the Government to engage internationally to uphold freedom of expression and defend the right to articulate religious and conscientious beliefs.