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Special Envoy on LGBT Rights

Asked by Bell Ribeiro-AddyLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 5 March 2026UIN 116985

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had discussions with Cabinet colleagues on re-establishing the role of the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy on LGBT+ Rights.

Answered by Chris Elmore

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office works closely with relevant Ministers across government on the UK's international work to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the protection of LGBT+ people from violence and persecution. The Government is currently reviewing its approach to Special Envoy roles as part of its wider consideration of how best to advance its international human rights priorities.

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