The Scottish government’s treatment of churches during the pandemic has been unlawful – so ruled Lord Braid in a judgment handed down today from Scotland’s top civil court.
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Which views and opinions are acceptable on UK campuses? According to a survey
Continue readingScottish 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.
Continue readingParents concerned ahead of religious freedom case at top human rights court of the Americas
Will the decisions of parents be respected when it comes to the religious education of their children? The Inter-American Court of Human Rights will soon answer this question for 35 American countries in the landmark case of Pavez v. Chile.
Continue readingOn International Women’s Day, 14-year-old survivor Maira hopes for freedom
This International Women’s Day, Christian girls in Pakistan fear for their safety. Maira Shabaz knows the dangerous reality more than most. She escaped her captor – but not before he brutalised, blackmailed, married and forcibly “converted” her from her Christian faith.
Continue readingLET US WORSHIP: Catholic priest to join other faith leaders in Scottish church ban challenge
Canon Tom White, the Glasgow Priest challenging the Scottish government’s blanket ban on public worship, has moved his case into the court room.
Continue readingA step in the right direction for free speech on campus
Today, the Department for Education released a report titled “Higher Education: Free Speech and Academic Freedom”, which recognises the harmful effects of censorship at UK universities, and lays out new proposals to tackle the problem.
Continue readingThou shalt not pray: German town brought to court over prayer prohibition
Can a local authority ban even silent prayer on the streets? This is the question asked by the “40 Days for Life” group in Pforzheim, Germany, who were prohibited from gathering to peacefully pray near a pre-abortion advisory center.
Continue readingMissionary forced to leave home in Turkey for preaching
David Byle, a Christian evangelist living in Turkey, was forced to leave the country he had called home for 19 years, where he had raised his children and had become a close-knit member of the community – simply because he shared his faith.
Continue readingSuspended pro-life student secures settlement from University
Are universities stifling students’ views? Midwifery student Julia Rynkiewicz believes so, and her newly-settled case provides one such example.
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