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Controversial end of life care plan to be scrapped
July 15th, 2013 |
The Liverpool Care Pathway (LCP) is set to be abolished after an independent review found that the scheme was being used by doctors “as an excuse for poor quality care”.
Ireland passes controversial abortion bill
July 12th, 2013 | Abortion
A bill to permit abortions on the grounds of mental health has been approved by the Irish Parliament in a vote of 127 to 31.
Latest figures show slight decrease in number of abortions
July 12th, 2013 |
The number of abortions carried out in England and Wales decreased by 2.5 per cent in 2012 (a total of 185, 122) according to new figures published by the Department of Health.
Most children will be born to unmarried parents by 2016
July 11th, 2013 | Family
Most children will be born out of wedlock by 2016 because of the decline in the number of marriages, according to figures published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Religious Education has "suffered", says Michael Gove
July 10th, 2013 |
Education Secretary Michael Gove has admitted that Religious Education (RE) has “suffered” in schools as a result of government reforms.
Christian B&B owner to take case to Supreme Court
July 9th, 2013 | Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation
A bread & breakfast owner who was penalised for following a rooming policy based on her Christian beliefs about marriage and sexual ethics is taking her case to the Supreme Court.
The impact of Tony Miano's case on free speech
July 8th, 2013 | Freedom of Speech, Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation
Telegraph journalist, Cristina Odone, has offered a helpful analysis of the case of Tony Miano, who was arrested for using “homophobic” language whilst preaching on a London street.
Channel 4 to air Islamic calls to prayer
July 5th, 2013 |
Channel 4 will air the Islamic call to prayer every morning throughout the month of Ramadan in a move that the broadcaster has described as a “deliberate act of provocation”.
Street preacher arrested in London for "homophobic" language
July 4th, 2013 | Freedom of Speech, Religious Freedom, Sexual Orientation
Police arrested a man in South West London on Monday (1st July) for using “homophobic” speech whilst street preaching. He is being supported by the Christian Legal Centre.
Fine Gael members face expulsion for opposing Irish abortion bill
July 3rd, 2013 | Abortion
Four Fine Gael members are facing expulsion from the party for refusing to lend their support to a controversial abortion bill, approved by the Irish Parliament in a vote of 138-24 on Tuesday (2nd July).
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