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“That is something we will definitely oppose” – House of Bishops confirm they will challenge any government proposals to make ‘DIY’ abortion permanent

24 November 2020

The House of Bishops has stated at this week’s Church of England General Synod that they will oppose any government plans to make the ‘DIY’ home abortion telemedicine service permanent.

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Christian actress sacked for bible-based Facebook post to appeal decision to reject expert evidence

16 November 2020

On Thursday 19 November, the Employment Appeal Tribunal in London will consider the appeals against several decisions made in the high profile case of Seyi Omooba, the West End star removed from a lead role in a musical for a four-year-old Facebook post that cited the Bible.

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Church leaders pursue judicial review over ‘unlawful’ government church closures

14 November 2020

A group of church leaders has launched a claim for judicial review of the English and Welsh government’s unprecedented decisions to close churches during lockdown.

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Council admit Christian councillor was free to express opposition to gay pride grant

10 November 2020

A Christian Conservative councillor has been exonerated after defending herself against code of conduct allegations following her refusal to back a gay pride event grant.

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Christian leaders to challenge government over church lockdown in England

3 November 2020

A group of church leaders in has agreed to start a legal challenge of the government’s decision to close churches in the new lockdown set to begin this week in England.

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