A group of actors, writers and campaigners have warned the Scottish Government that its hate crime Bill risks “stifling freedom of expression”.
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A group of actors, writers and campaigners have warned the Scottish Government that its hate crime Bill risks “stifling freedom of expression”.

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Owning a Bible could be ‘inflammatory’ under Scots hate crime law, say RC bishops ([link removed])

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Abortion on demand up to birth could be legalised in France after the National Assembly gave its approval to a number of radical new amendments.


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CofE minister receives abuse from LGBT activists for leading national church service ([link removed])
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A conservative evangelical minister has received “a huge amount of vitriol on social media” after he was asked to lead the Church of England’s online national service.




Publisher censors legal article following Mermaids’ input ([link removed])
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The author of a legal article about transgenderism and free speech has resigned after the publisher consulted with controversial lobby group Mermaids and heavily censored his work.

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300 female athletes sign letter defending ‘integrity of women’s sports’ ([link removed])




Christian care charity: ‘Pray that the elderly will be valued’ ([link removed])
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A Christian charity that looks after the elderly has said “God has a plan for each person right until the end of their lives”.




Priti Patel orders investigation into rising cocaine use ([link removed])
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Home Secretary Priti Patel has asked drug experts to launch an investigation into the rising use of cocaine among young people.


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Cannabis use costs Australia billions ([link removed])



Disabled sailing sensation sets her sights on Atlantic crossing ([link removed])
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A woman born with cerebral palsy is preparing to test her limits by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean.

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England rugby star Billy Vunipola: ‘I’m content because of my faith in Jesus’ ([link removed])
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England rugby union star Billy Vunipola has shared how his Christian faith has helped him cope with injuries, losing a World Cup and the impact of coronavirus.




FEATURE: Biblical Christianity Promotes Religious Freedom ([link removed])
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One of the most common accusations levelled at Christians is the claim that Christianity has a shameful record of intolerance and persecution. What about the Crusades? Or the Inquisition?



FEATURE: On this day: Josephine Butler’s age of consent Bill becomes law ([link removed])
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On 10 August 1885, the Criminal Law Amendment Act, which established the current age of consent of 16, became law.




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