Richard Page

Richard Page was removed as a magistrate for saying that a child’s best interests lie in being raised by a mother and a father.

Having served as a magistrate in Kent for 15 years, Richard faced disciplinary action for expressing the view during a closed-door consultation with colleagues in a routine adoption case. After telling his story and publicly repeating his view, Richard was removed from the magistracy and blocked from returning to his role at an NHS trust.

Media Appearances

Andrea Williams update on Richard Page's case against Lord Chancellor and Lord Chief Justice

Former Magistrate, Richard Page challenges Lord Chief Justice and Lord Chancellor

Andrea and Richard speak about judge's decision at Employment Appeal Tribunal

Articles

Magistrate dismissed for trying to protect children

June 21st, 2019

This week, former magistrate Richard Page lost his appeal at the Employment Appeal Tribunal. The ruling could effectively bar Christians from holding positions in public office if they express a Christian view of marriage and family. The battle is not over for Richard; he “remains as faithful as ever to his beliefs and will bring his cases to the Court of Appeal.” Andrea Williams comments on the judgments.
Richard Page: a watershed moment for Christians

May 9th, 2019

Next week, the case of former magistrate Richard Page will be heard before the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Richard initially faced discipline for saying, in private, that a child does best with a mother and a father. Legal Counsel, Roger Kiska, comments on why this case “represents a watershed moment in the nation’s history.”
UK is 'world leader' in family breakdown - but is it any wonder?

April 11th, 2019

Rebekah Moffett, communications officer at Christian Concern, comments on the recent findings by the think tank, Centre for Social Justice, which have revealed that the UK is a ‘world leader’ in family breakdown.