Scottish government announces concessions as legal challenge to worship ban set to begin
The Glasgow Priest who is raising financial support from members of the public to challenge the government’s COVID-19 worship ban is preparing for his hearing at Scotland’s top civil court on Thursday 11th – Friday 12th March.
The case, supported by human rights group ADF UK, will determine whether the government’s worship ban is disproportionate.
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