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  Protests held as Scotland's abortion clinic buffer zones law comes into force

  Staff writer | Tue 24 Sep 2024 5:31 BST

  Legislation establishing 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics has come into force across Scotland.

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  Christian preacher wins £10,000 pay-out from police over arrest at Speakers' Corner

  Staff writer | Mon 23 Sep 2024 6:43 BST

  The Metropolitan Police have agreed to pay a Christian preacher £10,000 in damages after she was arrested, strip-searched and detained for 15 hours.

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  Tributes paid to Christian comedian Steve Legg

  Christian Daily International | Mon 23 Sep 2024 6:40 BST

  A personal tribute has been paid to one of England's most beloved Christian comedians Steve Legg after he died last Monday, following a brave battle against cancer lasting 17 months.

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  Counselling group to appeal after being refused accreditation

  Staff writer | Sun 22 Sep 2024 8:04 BST

  An international group of therapists that supports people with unwanted same-sex attraction is to appeal after its application for accreditation was refused by a UK regulatory body.

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  PM intends to fast-track assisted suicide vote before Christmas, according to reports

  Right to Life UK | Thu 19 Sep 2024 11:41 BST

  Despite a deeply divided Cabinet, a vote on making assisted suicide legal could be held before Christmas as the Prime Minister backs plans to fast-track the legislation, according to The Mail on Sunday.

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  Abortion clinic 'buffer zone' law is discriminatory and 'lacks clarity'

  Staff writer | Thu 19 Sep 2024 10:58 BST

  Christians have expressed concern about the imminent introduction of a ban on pro-life activities near abortion clinics in England and Wales.

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  Christian army veteran stands trial over silent prayer in abortion clinic buffer zone

  Staff writer | Wed 18 Sep 2024 16:50 BST

  The trial into an army veteran's silent prayer near an abortion clinic has begun at Poole Magistrates' Court.

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  Former Archbishop questions Lib Dems' stance on Christian values

  Staff writer | Tue 17 Sep 2024 17:10 BST

  The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, has questioned the Liberal Democrats' position on religious beliefs amid legal action by a former parliamentary candidate who claims he was deselected because of his Christian faith.

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  Christians asked to pray as Labour government prepares conversion therapy proposals

  Staff writer | Tue 17 Sep 2024 14:59 BST

  The Christian Institute has asked church leaders to put their congregations on 'prayer alert' as the Labour government prepares to publish draft legislation aimed at banning so-called conversion therapy.

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  Christian groups warn against 'dangers' of assisted suicide after 'citizens jury' backs changes

  Staff writer | Sun 15 Sep 2024 9:45 BST

  A Christian advocacy group has cautioned against proposals to legalise assisted suicide and called instead for society to prioritise suicide prevention and "life-affirming care".

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  Historic churches to benefit from Lottery funding

  Jennifer Moreno | Fri 13 Sep 2024 16:35 BST

  A three-year investment scheme to help the UK's historic places of worship meet expensive repair costs has been welcomed.

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  Children must be at heart of UK's foreign and aid policies, say campaigners

  David Goodwin | Fri 13 Sep 2024 11:48 BST

  Signed by over 1,500 children's advocates, the World Vision petition calls attention to the many threats children are facing across the globe, and underlines the importance of ensuring a future that protects them.