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FAITH ENGAGEMENT REVIEW - CALL FOR EVIDENCE (4 Dec 2020)
Sikh Assembly "We urge the Sikh community to engage and take 30 minutes to complete this call for evidence. Many complained of misrepresented identification models for Sikhs, whilst some called for a boycott. Sikh Assembly amongst others made representations and the latest government roundtable confirmed the form has been amended. Representing the Sikh interest means engaging, respectfully debating and being counted, Guru Kirpa we shall carry this Seva forward whilst and until Maharaj blesses us with competence and humility."
forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EGg0v32c3kOociSi7zmVqLAvxFsmpeJAuen06HIiI0VUNk0zOUg1TUdBSzk0NE8wWlVWTEZEMUZCUS4u
On 10 October 2019, the Government announced that Colin Bloom had been appointed as the Faith Engagement Adviser at the Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). As Faith Engagement Adviser, Colin is leading a review into how best the Government should engage with faith groups in England. He will make recommendations to the Communities Secretary about how the government can best celebrate and support the contribution of faith groups, break down barriers and promote acceptance between faiths, and promote shared values while tackling cultures and practices that are harmful.
This Call for Evidence aims to collect views from the public and from experts in the subject; these views will help underpin this review’s recommendations.
The last few months have been very challenging for places of worship and people of faith. The significant restrictions that have been put in place to control the spread of the virus have limited people’s ability to worship, practice and celebrate their faith as they normally would. This review began before the Covid-19 pandemic, but it is timely as the recommendations may well come to strengthen how government engages with faith groups during the Covid-19 recovery phase and beyond.
The call for evidence will pose a series of questions around how those of all faiths, or none, perceive the Government’s engagement with faith organisations. Because the review is specifically about faith and religion, priority will be given to responses that fit within those parameters. However, space is given for respondents to share their views in a way that they feel is appropriate.
Colin Bloom’s initial proposal is to structure the review around four main sections.
• The first section asks the question, “Are faith groups, places of worship and people of faith a force for good in society?”.
• The second section explores the extent to which Government and its agencies have sufficient faith literacy and considers the partnership between faith groups and the State.
• The third section looks at some aspects where harm might be caused through religious or faith-based practices and a review of the Government’s role in tackling them.
• The fourth and final section will be a set of recommendations for the Government to consider and respond to.
Respondents should feel free to make use of a range of sources, reports, case studies, surveys or even personal anecdotes to underpin their points where a general response is requested.
If you find any of the issues covered within the call for evidence upsetting and require support please consider contacting a support helpline:
• Samaritans 116 123
• CALM for men 5pm – midnight 0800 58 58 58
• Papyrus 9am to midnight 0800 068 41 41 or text 07860 039967
• Childline 0800 1111
• Forced Marriage Unit 020 7008 0151
www.gov.uk/government/consultations/independent-faith-engagement-review-call-for-evidence
This call for evidence aims to collect views to underpin the Faith Engagement Review. This call for evidence will run for a period of 4 weeks.
This consultation closes at
11:45pm on 11 December 2020
Sikh Assembly "We urge the Sikh community to engage and take 30 minutes to complete this call for evidence. Many complained of misrepresented identification models for Sikhs, whilst some called for a boycott. Sikh Assembly amongst others made representations and the latest government roundtable confirmed the form has been amended. Representing the Sikh interest means engaging, respectfully debating and being counted, Guru Kirpa we shall carry this Seva forward whilst and until Maharaj blesses us with competence and humility."
forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=EGg0v32c3kOociSi7zmVqLAvxFsmpeJAuen06HIiI0VUNk0zOUg1TUdBSzk0NE8wWlVWTEZEMUZCUS4u
On 10 October 2019, the Government announced that Colin Bloom had been appointed as the Faith Engagement Adviser at the Ministry for Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG). As Faith Engagement Adviser, Colin is leading a review into how best the Government should engage with faith groups in England. He will make recommendations to the Communities Secretary about how the government can best celebrate and support the contribution of faith groups, break down barriers and promote acceptance between faiths, and promote shared values while tackling cultures and practices that are harmful.
This Call for Evidence aims to collect views from the public and from experts in the subject; these views will help underpin this review’s recommendations.
The last few months have been very challenging for places of worship and people of faith. The significant restrictions that have been put in place to control the spread of the virus have limited people’s ability to worship, practice and celebrate their faith as they normally would. This review began before the Covid-19 pandemic, but it is timely as the recommendations may well come to strengthen how government engages with faith groups during the Covid-19 recovery phase and beyond.
The call for evidence will pose a series of questions around how those of all faiths, or none, perceive the Government’s engagement with faith organisations. Because the review is specifically about faith and religion, priority will be given to responses that fit within those parameters. However, space is given for respondents to share their views in a way that they feel is appropriate.
Colin Bloom’s initial proposal is to structure the review around four main sections.
• The first section asks the question, “Are faith groups, places of worship and people of faith a force for good in society?”.
• The second section explores the extent to which Government and its agencies have sufficient faith literacy and considers the partnership between faith groups and the State.
• The third section looks at some aspects where harm might be caused through religious or faith-based practices and a review of the Government’s role in tackling them.
• The fourth and final section will be a set of recommendations for the Government to consider and respond to.
Respondents should feel free to make use of a range of sources, reports, case studies, surveys or even personal anecdotes to underpin their points where a general response is requested.
If you find any of the issues covered within the call for evidence upsetting and require support please consider contacting a support helpline:
• Samaritans 116 123
• CALM for men 5pm – midnight 0800 58 58 58
• Papyrus 9am to midnight 0800 068 41 41 or text 07860 039967
• Childline 0800 1111
• Forced Marriage Unit 020 7008 0151
www.gov.uk/government/consultations/independent-faith-engagement-review-call-for-evidence
This call for evidence aims to collect views to underpin the Faith Engagement Review. This call for evidence will run for a period of 4 weeks.
This consultation closes at
11:45pm on 11 December 2020