British Isles
Peacemaking role of the UK Church in Sudan
On Monday Baroness Cox asked the Government what assessment they had made of the continuing offensives by the government of Sudan against civilians in Blue Nile and South Kordofan states. The Bishop of Leeds and the…
Freedom of speech and religious practice in UK
An employment appeal tribunal has heard the case of Victoria Wasteney, a senior occupational therapist, disciplined for befriending a Muslim colleague. Judgment has been reserved for a later date. Victoria is supported by the Christian Legal…
Archbishop calls for support for children at Calais
Archbishop Justin Welby, addressing the House of Lords, said that while we would all agree that the ‘Jungle’ situation is difficult for the French authorities, he is sure it is significantly more difficult for the 300…
‘Gay cake’ update – Attorney General now involved
On Thursday, Northern Ireland's Attorney General was given the green light to become involved in a Christian-run bakery's appeal against being found to have discriminated against a gay customer. Senior judges in Belfast issued notices of…
