The High Court has ruled that England’s only evangelical Christian fostering agency can continue to work only with evangelical Christian carers.
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High Court: ‘Ofsted wrong to demand Christian fostering agency ditch religious ethos’ ([link removed])
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The High Court has ruled that England’s only evangelical Christian fostering agency can continue to work only with evangelical Christian carers.




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Abortion threats to Domestic Abuse Bill fail, but Govt to launch consultation ([link removed])
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An attempt by MPs to introduce abortion on demand in England and Wales by amending the Government’s Domestic Abuse Bill has failed.

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DIY abortions ‘unsafe’ and sometimes ‘illegal’, investigation reveals ([link removed])

Mississippi Governor signs pro-life protections into law ([link removed])

More than 6,600 abortions carried out in Ireland in 2019 ([link removed])





Scot Govt U-turn as churches in Scotland to reopen on 15 July ([link removed])
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The Scottish Government has announced that churches can reopen on 15 July.

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Churches in Wales set to open from 13 July ([link removed])

Indoor weddings now allowed in Northern Ireland ([link removed])




Top human rights QC blasts NI hate crime proposals ([link removed])
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A prominent free speech and human rights lawyer has issued a hard-hitting warning over proposals to change hate crime laws in Northern Ireland.

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NI hate crime review delayed ([link removed])

Scot hate crime Bill a ‘severe threat to free speech’ ([link removed])



Labour leader: ‘Gender recognition law does not go far enough’ ([link removed])
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Sir Keir Starmer has said that people in the UK should be able to change sex by ‘self-identification’.

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ROI Minister to make it easier for children to change legal sex ([link removed])



US city gives legal recognition to ‘polyamorous’ couples ([link removed])
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A city in Massachusetts, US has redefined the notion of family to include people in ‘polyamorous’ relationships of three or more people.




Police have criminals on the back foot in war on drugs ([link removed])
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UK drug lords believe the police are winning the war on drugs, according to secret messages hacked by detectives.



Christian newlyweds: ‘Marriage is a picture of Jesus and Christians’ ([link removed])
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One of the first couples to be married in England following the easing of lockdown restrictions on 4 July have told the BBC why their Christian faith made the ceremony so important.


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Lockdown helps US couple drop divorce plans to work on marriage ([link removed])




JK Rowling, Margaret Atwood among 150 writers who want to be free to disagree ([link removed])
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An open letter championing free speech and rejecting a new culture of censorship has been signed by more than 150 leading authors, academics and thinkers, who say people must be free to disagree with one another.

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Author sacked for supporting JK Rowling trans comments ([link removed])

Award-winning authors urge Booker Prize to reinstate Peer following trans row ([link removed])





FEATURE: We can give thanks that churches in Scotland are set to open once more ([link removed])
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The Scottish Government has announced that churches may open from 15 July. This is a very welcome U-turn.



FEATURE: Amid coronavirus, let’s celebrate the sanctity of life ([link removed])
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During the coronavirus crisis, the desire to protect vulnerable people has been clear. This is to be welcomed. Government and individuals alike have been – and still are – doing all they can to preserve life. God’s common grace is at work.



FEATURE: Scot Govt must stop dragging its feet over church reopenings ([link removed])
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Churches in England opened for the first time in over 100 days for worship services, after Westminster eased some lockdown restrictions on 4 July. (Update: The Scottish Government has released guidance since the publication of this feature stating that churches can open for some aspects of worship from 15 July).



FEATURE: On this day: Lords reject assisted dying law ([link removed])
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On 7 July 2009, the House of Lords rejected Lord Falconer’s attempt to introduce assisted dying.




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