Exclusive: Sweeping review of relationship between faith and state will say government should tackle oppression and radicalisation

Ministers should be more aggressive in tackling oppression, violence and radicalisation in religious settings, according to what is set to be the most sweeping review of the relationship between faith and the state in recent times.

Several sources have told the Guardian that the report, by Colin Bloom, will make recommendations urging action on issues ranging from unregulated faith schools to forced marriage and religious nationalism. It is due to be unveiled by Michael Gove’s Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities within weeks.

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