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Spanish Government proposes to restrict access to abortion
January 24th, 2014 | Abortion
The Spanish Government has proposed to introduce tough new laws that will criminalise abortion except in the case of rape or where there is a serious physical or psychological risk to the health of the mother.
Lord Carey warns Church of England not to "dance to the world's agenda"
January 24th, 2014 | Same-Sex 'Marriage', Social
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, has warned that the Church of England risks a break-up if it attempts to follow political fashions on issues such as same-sex 'marriage'.
High Court Judge challenges State to promote marriage to combat family breakdown
January 24th, 2014 | Family
The Marriage Foundation, launched by High Court Judge, Sir Paul Coleridge, is calling on ministers to tackle family breakdown by encouraging cohabiting couples to get married.
Coronation Street suicide risks promoting “dangerous myths”
January 24th, 2014 | End of life
This week's Coronation Street episode which showed the character, Hayley Cropper, drink a lethal cocktail of drugs to end her life, has been criticised for giving credence to "dangerous myths about the dying process" in relation to patients with serious illness.
I feel pressure to end my life, says motor neurone sufferer
January 24th, 2014 | End of life
A motor neurone disease (MND) sufferer has told BBC radio that introducing assisted suicide would place sick people under increased pressure to end their lives prematurely.
European Commission confirms EU has no competence on abortion policy
January 24th, 2014 | Abortion
During a recent debate at the plenary session of the European Parliament, the European Commission confirmed that the EU has no competence in the areas of abortion and sex education, and that it cannot interfere with the policies adopted by Member States on these issues.
Sex-selective abortions are discriminatory and should be banned, says Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights
January 24th, 2014 | Abortion
The Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Nils Muizneks, has called on Member States to ”vigorously counter” sex-selective abortions, saying that whilst the practice was widely associated with India and China, it was also "common in some parts of Europe."
Church of England General Synod to debate Girl Guide oath
January 24th, 2014 | Religious Freedom
The Church of England General Synod is set to debate a private members motion on whether the new Girlguiding promise, which removes references to 'God', is discriminatory against Christians.
House of Lords back amendment to lobbying bill
January 21st, 2014 | Social
A crucial amendment to the lobbying bill has been passed by the House of Lords in a vote of 236 to 193.
Wells Cathedral promotes blasphemous film about Jesus
January 21st, 2014 | Social
As part of the Bath Film Festival 2014, Wells Cathedral is hosting a screening of Martin Scorsese’s controversial film ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’ on Saturday 25 January.
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