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Top judge claims courts no longer Christian
October 31st, 2013 | Social
One of Britain’s leading judges has claimed that British courts are secular in character rather than Christian.
Prayers disappearing from Council meetings
October 28th, 2013 | Religious Freedom
An investigation has shown that only 22 per cent of local councils now have prayers at the start of their meetings.
European Parliament rejects EU draft resolution promoting abortion
October 25th, 2013 | Abortion
MEPs have voted against a controversial resolution on “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights” during a debate in the European Parliament on Tuesday (22nd October).
Mayors must perform same sex 'marriages', rules French Court
October 25th, 2013 | Same-Sex 'Marriage', Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation
France's highest court has ruled that mayors who oppose same sex 'marriage' cannot refuse to marry homosexual couples on the basis of a conscientious objection.
Australian Prime Minister to challenge same sex 'marriage' law
October 25th, 2013 | Same-Sex 'Marriage', Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced his intention to launch a legal challenge against the decision of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Parliament to pass a bill that introduced same sex 'marriage' in the region.
Call for children as young as five to be taught humanism in RE lessons
October 24th, 2013 | Education
The Religious Education Council for England and Wales has proposed that children as young as five should learn about humanism in schools as part of a new curriculum supported by the Government.
Magistrates reject proposals to end Bible oath in court
October 24th, 2013 | Social
A motion to end the traditional practice of swearing on the Bible in court has been rejected by the Magistrates’ Association during its annual meeting in Cardiff this week.
Rowan Williams: Christians suffer "petty harassment"
October 21st, 2013 | Religious Freedom
In an interview with a Cambridge student newspaper this week, former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams shared his thoughts on how Christians are being treated in the UK.
Christian asks Court of Appeal to overturn Employment Appeal Tribunal decision on Sunday working
October 21st, 2013 | Not Ashamed, Religious Freedom
Christian Legal Centre client, Celestina Mba has taken The Mayor and the London Borough of Merton to the Court of Appeal over their refusal to provide reasonable accommodation for her devoutly held Christian beliefs.
The abortion debate in Northern Ireland
October 21st, 2013 | Abortion
Northern Ireland's justice minister David Ford said that he is committed to holding a consultation with the Department of Health on whether current guidelines should be changed to permit women to have an abortion on the grounds of foetal abnormality.
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