Conversion therapy Bill 'very likely' to breach human rights law, says top lawyer
Proposals in a Private Member's Bill to ban so-called 'conversion therapy' would "very likely" be a breach of human rights law, a top lawyer has said.
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Warnings of assisted suicide 'harm' as MPs predict change to law
Campaigners have warned of "harm" and "profound injustices" following the publication of a Commons report that suggests the law on assisted suicide is likely to change in parts of the UK soon.
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Independent review launched into links between New Wine and Mike Pilavachi
An independent review is to be carried out into whether there are any links between allegations against Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi and New Wine.
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Scotland: silent prayer deemed 'unacceptable' in hearing on world's most extreme abortion buffer zone law
The Scottish Parliament has begun hearing evidence on a Bill which, if it becomes law, will introduce the world's most extreme buffer zone law in Scotland.
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Half of Northern Irish identify as practising Christians
A survey by the Evangelical Alliance has revealed that Northern Ireland is home to many practising Christians, including many evangelicals.
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Richard Cunningham resigns as head of UCCF after 20 years
Richard Cunningham is to step down after 20 years as national director of the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF).
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Police admit restrictions on pastor's street preaching were 'disproportionate'
Avon and Somerset Police have conceded that attempts to stop a pastor from commenting publicly on other religions while street preaching were "disproportionate".
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Christian councillor exonerated after investigation into Pride tweet
A tweet by a Christian councillor criticising the Pride movement is not homophobic, the Conservative Party has concluded after a six month investigation.
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MPs to vote on lowering abortion time limit
MPs are being urged to vote in favour of lowering the abortion time limit from 24 weeks to 22 in light of improved survival rates for premature babies.
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Church of England is 'standing on the brink of a precipice'
As the General Synod of the Church of England gathered once again in London on Friday, Rev Ian Paul, a member of the Archbishops' Council challenged the agenda in forceful terms.
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Baby loss certificates welcomed by pro-life advocates point to inconsistency
The UK Government has launched a new scheme to provide baby loss certificates for parents who have experienced pregnancy loss before 24 weeks.
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Christian chaplain's appeal delayed
An Employment Tribunal judge has delayed a school chaplain's appeal until the Court of Appeal hears the case of another Christian school worker.
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'Our tins are here to stay,' says Lyle's Golden Syrup manufacturer
Tate & Lyle Sugars - makers of Lyle's Golden Syrup - have said that the design for their tins is not changing after backlash over a rebrand that removed biblical references from the logo and some products.
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