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WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY – France taken to Europe’s top court after censoring Down Syndrome spokespersons
Disability rights organisation faced discrimination after video speaking out about life with Down Syndrome was censored on state television channel
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Belgian Constitutional Court fails to uphold health care providers’ right to uphold the right to life
Human rights experts have raised concerns about a ruling the Belgian Constitutional Court handed down on February 17th. The Court upheld amendments expanding the Belgian euthanasia law.
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COURT OUT: Closing arguments presented in Finnish Bible-tweet trial
Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola faced their second day on trial in Helsinki.
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UPDATE: Closing arguments to be heard in Finnish MP’s criminal trial over Bible-tweet
Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen and Bishop Juhana Pohjola will face their second day on trial in Helsinki.
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“Tantamount to a secular blasphemy law”: US Senators condemn prosecution of Finnish politician on trial for Bible Tweet
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has spoken about her dedication to free speech ahead of her criminal trial on 24 January.
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LIVE FROM COURT: Finnish politician begins trial for tweet while demonstrators protest for the right to free speech
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has spoken about her dedication to free speech ahead of her criminal trial on 24 January.
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Censorship would be “worse” than prison – MP speaks out ahead of Bible tweet trial
Finnish MP Päivi Räsänen has spoken about her dedication to free speech ahead of her criminal trial on 24 January.
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FREE SPEECH ON TRIAL: MP who tweeted Bible verses could face prison penalty
A criminal conviction for posting a Bible tweet is now a very real possibility in Finland. On 24 January, former Minister of the Interior Päivi Räsänen will face a criminal trial after being accused of…
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Sweet victory for freedom of conscience: Europe’s top court tosses out attempt to re-open cake dispute
Northern Irish bakers Daniel & Amy McArthur will not be forced to ice messages that are incompatible with their religious beliefs
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UPDATE: Frankfurt court strikes down censorship zone around abortion organisation
A 40-Days-for-Life prayer group acted lawfully in gathering in front of the Frankfurt branch of the Pro Familia abortion organisation in 2020 – so ruled the Administrative Court of Frankfurt, Hesse, in a judgment handed…
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