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Writer under investigation for advert supporting marriage
May 14th, 2012 | Equality, Social, Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation
A Christian blog writer, who goes by the pseudonym “Archbishop Cranmer”, is under investigation by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for posting an advert on behalf of the Coalition for Marriage.
Law Society bans major marriage conference because of its 'diversity' policy
May 12th, 2012 | Family, Social, Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation
The Law Society has revoked the booking of a major marriage conference to be held by Christian Concern and others because it is contrary to its ‘diversity’ policy.
Thousands of marriage consultation responses blocked as “spam”
May 11th, 2012 | Social, Sexual Orientation
Thousands of people who responded to the Government’s consultation on same-sex marriage have had their responses blocked by the Government’s anti-hacking software.
Children and Families Bill outlined in Queen's Speech
May 9th, 2012 | Family, Social
A Children and Families Bill was outlined by the Queen in Parliament today as part of her Queen’s Speech. The Bill will be broad in scope and will impact adoption, family law and parental leave.
Over half a million people sign petition defending marriage
May 9th, 2012 | Family, Social, Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation
Over half a million people have signed a petition in defence of traditional marriage. The petition, from the Coalition for Marriage, calls on the Government to retain the current definition of marriage as that between one man and one woman.
Respond to marriage consultation using new super fast form
May 9th, 2012 | Family, Social, Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation
Christian Concern is calling on its supporters to respond to the Government’s consultation on redefining marriage to include same-sex couples, in order to protect marriage for the next generation.
IVF treatment increases risks of birth defects
May 8th, 2012 | Bioethics
Research has discovered that some IVF treatments are causing a higher risk of birth defects in babies than would otherwise naturally occur.
Victory as employer respects Christian conscience over Sunday working
May 8th, 2012 | Not Ashamed, Religious Freedom
Following the late intervention of the Christian Legal Centre, an employee is now able to continue in his job, as his employer has agreed to let him take Sundays off.
Motor neurone sufferer wins right to die
May 4th, 2012 | End of life
The High Court has passed a ruling this week permitting doctors to withdraw life-sustaining treatment from a paralysed man who communicated a wish to die by blinking.
Doctor sacked for emailing prayer loses court battle
May 3rd, 2012 | Religious Freedom
A Christian doctor who was sacked for emailing a prayer to his colleagues has lost his clam for unfair dismissal, after an Employment Tribunal ruled that there was “no need” for religious references to be made at work.
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