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Freedom

Britain has a history of religious freedom and tolerance. UK and European law largely protects an individual’s right to hold and manifest religious beliefs at work, although this is fast being eroded. Due to badly-written equality legislation, increasing numbers of Christians have been penalised for their faith at work. Some have been threatened with disciplinary action, suspended and even sacked for refusing to act against their consciences. At Christian Concern we vigorously resist any restrictions on freedom of speech and expression for Christians at work.

“So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:36

Media Appearances

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Christian Legal Centre's Roger Kiska discusses Aberdeen Life Ethics Society victory for free speech
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Andrea Williams debates the sacking of Israel Folau on Sky News
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Proposed Islamophobia definition would "hinder freedom of speech"

Articles

  • Catholic Care refused appeal
    June 22nd, 2011
    The Leeds based charity Catholic Care has lost its appeal against a ruling that they must offer their adoption services to homosexual couples. The dispute is a long-running one and centres on the issue of whether the charity can continue to operate in a way that is consistent with its religious beliefs, specifically as they relate to placing children with homosexual couples.
  • Equality Commission questions Christian ‘integration’
    June 20th, 2011
    Trevor Phillips, the head of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), has commented on religious discrimination in the UK. In an interview with the Sunday Telegraph, Mr Phillips singled out evangelical Christians for criticism. He said: “I think the most likely victim of actual religious discrimination in British society is a Muslim but the person who is most likely to feel slighted because of their religion is an evangelical Christian.”
  • CLC Case Update – Lesley Pilkington
    June 10th, 2011
    Joint Statement by Lesley Pilkington and Andrea Minichiello Williams in response to the decision of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) of 23rd May 2011 and the Article written by Mr Strudwick in The Guardian Newspaper on 27 May 2011

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