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Revd. Canon Leslie J Francis - Professor of Religions and Education Warwick Religions and Education Research Unit

The inclusion of the question on religious affiliation in the national census for the first time in 2001 demonstrated political commitment to recognising the importance of the social significance of religion in the public square. Good quality religious education is crucial for ensuring public awareness of the rights and responsibilities of living in a multicultural and multifaith society.
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