The British Parliament expressed concern about the possible adoption of the law on banning the UOC

Members of the UK Parliament have expressed concern over the possible adoption of the law No 8371 aimed at banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. English MPs consider this law to be a serious violation of democracy and freedom of religion. The corresponding letter was published by political scientist Alexander Kochetkov.

“We, the Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom signed below, reaffirm our support for the independence of Ukraine and its self-defense against the invasion of the Russian Federation. Alongside our concern for Ukraine’s independence and freedom, we are increasingly concerned about the protection of religious freedom in Ukraine. Bill 8371, which is now awaiting its second reading in the Rada, is a potential infringement of religious freedom, particularly with regard to its impact on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church,” — the letter reads.

It is reported that the letter was signed by Lord Oates, Lord Boateng, Baroness Cox, Lord Curry of Kirkhale — members of the House of Lords, Danny Kruger, Nick Fletcher, Miriam Cates, Steve Double, David Jones, Carl Lockhart, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, Chris Lauder — current or former members of the House of Commons.

We shall remind you that earlier we reported that the State Department of the United States of America is preparing a possible introduction of personal sanctions against Ukrainian MPs and officials who initiated the process of banning the Ukrainian Orthodox Church through the adoption of the scandalous bill № 8371. The list includes six top Ukrainian officials who are trying to ban the Ukrainian Orthodox Church more than others.