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Acquittal of Shaun O’Sullivan, free speech and religious freedom

Early day motion 2484, tabled 15 December 2025 by Jim Allister (Traditional Unionist Voice). Signed by 6 members.

That this House welcomes the acquittal of Shaun O’Sullivan at Swindon Crown Court in November 2025; notes that the case raised serious concerns about freedom of speech, religious liberty, and the policing of so-called hate claims; and calls on the Government to ensure that lawful theological and political discourse is not criminalised, thereby safeguarding both free speech and religious freedom in public debate.

Signatures by party: DUP 3, Conservative 1, Independent 1, Traditional Unionist Voice 1.