The Christian Institute · [email protected]

September 4, 2026 at 4:16 PM

Marginal groups more likely to be coerced into assisted suicide – and other news this week

In the news this week Legalising assisted suicide could lead to a disproportionate number of people with a disability or from an ethnic minority background seeking help...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

August 28, 2026 at 2:37 PM

CI presses Scot Govt to review controversial smacking ban – and other news this week

In the news this week An impact assessment of Scotland’s law criminalising smacking is long overdue, The Christian Institute has told the Scottish Government.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

August 21, 2026 at 3:31 PM

Disabled campaigners’ plea: ‘Halt push for assisted suicide law’ – and other news this week

In the news this week Parliament has been urged to halt the ‘assisted suicide programme’ and prioritise helping disabled people to live instead.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

August 14, 2026 at 4:37 PM

£72k ‘conversion practices’ helpline takes just 4 calls in 3 months – and other news this week

In the news this week The Scottish Government spent almost £72,000 of taxpayers’ money on a ‘conversion practices’ helpline used just a handful of times, it has...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate    …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

August 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM

‘No more excuses’ as EHRC single-sex guidance comes into force – and other news this week

In the news this week Official statutory guidance protecting single-sex spaces has now come into force.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 7 August 2026 christian.org.…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

July 31, 2026 at 4:06 PM

PM: ‘Assisted suicide should not be debated until palliative care is fixed’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The new Prime Minister says he believes palliative and social care funding should be prioritised over debates on whether to legalise assisted suicide.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate  …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

July 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM

Our Annual Review 2026 – Do not slumber

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Annual Review 2026 Do not slumber Dear supporter, The 2026 Annual Review is now available to download. It covers the activities of the Institute in 2025. It was a year i…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

July 24, 2026 at 2:47 PM

Civil servants face investigation over ‘misgendering’ – and other news this week

In the news this week Civil servants will be investigated for misconduct if they ‘misgender’ or ‘deadname’ colleagues, if a leaked draft policy comes into effect.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

July 17, 2026 at 3:17 PM

Amnesty brands The Christian Institute ‘anti-rights’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute — along with a host of pro-life groups, gender-critical organisations and Christian charities — has been branded...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

July 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM

Govt reminds schools not to blindly allow kids to ‘change sex’ as guidance finalised – and other news this week

In the news this week Schools are being ordered to “take a very careful approach” before participating in ‘social transitioning’ of children.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this wee…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

July 3, 2026 at 4:05 PM

Peers: ‘Westminster’s conversion practices Bill imperils the innocent’ – and other news this week

In the news this week Peers have warned that the Government’s plans to ban so-called conversion practices risk “criminalising people who have done nothing wrong”.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

June 26, 2026 at 4:23 PM

Govt publishes controversial draft ‘conversion practices’ Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute has warned that Government plans to ban so-called ‘conversion practices’ in England and Wales...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this we…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

June 19, 2026 at 4:10 PM

Assisted suicide legislation set to return to Westminster – and other news this week

In the news this week Plans to legalise assisted suicide will be brought forward again at Westminster in the form of a Private Member’s Bill.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this wee…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

June 12, 2026 at 3:47 PM

CI urges Govt to celebrate marriage not push cohabitation – and other news this week

In the news this week Government plans to grant cohabitants in England and Wales financial rights similar to married couples are misguided, The Christian Institute has...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

June 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM

Lib Dems ‘betraying women’ by opposing single-sex spaces guidance – and other news this week

In the news this week The Liberal Democrats have come under fire for calling on the Government to withdraw its guidance clarifying the use of single-sex spaces.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     I…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

May 29, 2026 at 3:27 PM

John 3:16 preacher to appeal ‘deeply troubling’ ruling against religious liberty – and other news this week

In the news this week Retired pastor Clive Johnston is to appeal his conviction for preaching the Gospel within one of Northern Ireland’s controversial...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

May 27, 2026 at 3:31 PM

Pastor Clive will appeal

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Pastor Clive will appeal Dear supporter, Pastor Clive Johnston is appealing his conviction for preaching on John 3:16 near a hospital in Northern Ireland to the Court of…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

May 22, 2026 at 3:42 PM

Ex-BBC director: ‘Pro-trans bias pervaded corporation’ – and other news this week

In the news this week A former BBC Director of News and Current Affairs has revealed how the trans agenda played a significant part in driving her from the corporation.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

May 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM

‘Conversion therapy’ Bill proposed in King’s Speech again – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government has repeated its pledge to bring forward a draft Bill to ban so-called conversion therapy under its plans for this parliamentary...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

May 8, 2026 at 4:28 PM

Breaking: Pastor convicted for preaching the Gospel in abortion buffer zone – and other news this week

In the news this week Retired pastor Clive Johnston has been convicted for preaching on John 3:16 within one of Northern Ireland’s controversial abortion censorship zones   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

May 1, 2026 at 5:37 PM

Lib Dems admit unlawful religious discrimination against Christian candidate – and other news this week

In the news this week A Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate who was deselected by the party over his Christian views has won his legal battle.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news th…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

April 24, 2026 at 3:31 PM

Pastor Clive must wait as court reserves judgment – and other news this week

In the news this week Pastor Clive Johnston must wait to discover the outcome of his legal case, after the judge announced he was reserving his judgment until 7 May.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

April 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM

US Govt ‘monitoring’ Pastor Clive Johnston case – and other news this week

In the news this week The US State Department has said it is “monitoring” the “concerning” prosecution of Pastor Clive Johnston, who is accused of breaching an...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

April 10, 2026 at 3:49 PM

High St pharmacies under fire for prescribing trans drugs to 16 and 17-year-olds – and other news this week

In the news this week Parents are urging high street pharmacies to stop prescribing sex-swap drugs to 16 and 17-year-olds.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 10 April …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

April 2, 2026 at 3:53 PM

CI sends UK parliamentarians a book on beneficial impact of Christians – and other news this week

In the news this week Ahead of Easter, parliamentarians across the UK have received a book from The Christian Institute celebrating the impact of Christians in society.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

March 27, 2026 at 4:05 PM

Finnish Christian MP convicted of ‘crimes against humanity’ for church booklet on marriage – and other news this week

In the news this week A Christian politician in Finland has been convicted of “hate speech” for expressing her views on sexual ethics in a pamphlet she published for...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

March 20, 2026 at 5:13 PM

MSPs reject dangerous assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week The Scottish Parliament has rejected an attempt to legalise assisted suicide for adults deemed to be terminally ill with less than six months to...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

March 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM

MSPs debate hundreds of amendments to dangerous assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week The Scottish Parliament is considering more than 300 amendments to Liam McArthur’s deeply flawed assisted suicide Bill.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this wee…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

March 6, 2026 at 4:26 PM

Another MSP withdraws support for assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week An MSP has announced she has changed her mind on Liam McArthur’s assisted suicide Bill and plans to vote against it when Holyrood debates the...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

February 27, 2026 at 4:28 PM

Puberty blocker trial halted over safety concerns – and other news this week

In the news this week Work on NHS England’s planned puberty blocker trial has been paused after the medicines regulator raised concerns over its safety and efficacy.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

February 20, 2026 at 4:24 PM

Holyrood passes controversial Bill to weaken parental opt-out in schools – and other news this week

In the news this week The Scottish Parliament has passed legislation which significantly diminishes the rights of parents to withdraw their children from religious...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

February 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM

Govt refuses to halt gender transitioning in schools – and other news this week

In the news this week New guidance for schools on dealing with transgender issues will not put an end to ‘gender transitioning’, even at...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

February 6, 2026 at 4:10 PM

Autistic detransitioner awarded $2m after her breasts were removed at 16 – and other news this week

In the news this week An autistic woman who underwent a double mastectomy at just 16 years old has been awarded $2 million in compensation.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

February 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM

WATCH: Colin Hart Lectures 2025 – Truths in tension?

The Christian Institute View email in browser   WATCH: Colin Hart Lectures 2025 – Truths in tension? Dear supporter, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

January 30, 2026 at 4:43 PM

Govt pares back home-ed register bureaucracy from Children and Schools Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week Intrusive and administratively burdensome measures under Government plans for a register of children not in school have been significantly cut back.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

January 23, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Church banned from Freshers’ Fair successfully challenges ‘discriminatory’ policy – and other news this week

In the news this week A church that was banned from a university’s freshers event has successfully defended its right to book a stall there, following an intervention...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

January 16, 2026 at 7:33 PM

Abortions at highest level ever in England and Wales – and other news this week

In the news this week More abortions are taking place in England and Wales than ever before, new statistics show.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 16 January 2026 ch…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

January 9, 2026 at 5:17 PM

Lords debate judge role in assisted suicide process – and other news this week

In the news this week Peers have debated reintroducing judges to the assisted suicide process as fundamental questions about the plans are still being considered.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

December 31, 2025 at 7:59 AM

Looking back on 2025

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Looking back on 2025 Dear supporter, In the past year, we have successfully: challenged attempts to introduce assisted suicide across Britain; defended the preaching of…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

December 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Legal action against Prime Minister and Civil Service over Pride marches commences – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute has now formally commenced legal action against the Prime Minister and the Civil Service over official taxpayer-funded...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

December 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Exclusive: Pastor Clive Johnston on being prosecuted for preaching in an abortion buffer zone – and other news this week

In the news this week Retired pastor Clive Johnston has opened up about why he is being prosecuted for preaching in an abortion censorship zone in Northern Ireland.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

December 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM

Decision deferred in Pastor Clive case

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Decision deferred in Pastor Clive case Dear supporter, Earlier today, Pastor Clive Johnston gave evidence at his trial at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court. Clive pleaded not…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

December 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Please pray for Pastor Clive

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Please pray for Pastor Clive Dear supporter, Retired pastor Clive Johnston will stand trial at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court, Co. Londonderry, tomorrow (Wednesday). He wil…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Partial win for gender-critical nurse in NHS Fife employment tribunal – and other news this week

In the news this week A Scottish nurse was harassed by her employer after expressing gender critical views, an employment tribunal has found.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this wee…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

December 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM

Labour suggested backing assisted suicide Bill pre-election – and other news this week

In the news this week Leaked documents reveal the Labour Party considered using its influence to legalise assisted suicide via a...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Christian Institute Chairman Revd Dr Richard Turnbull promoted to glory – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute’s Chairman, Revd Dr Richard Turnbull, has died aged 65.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 28 November 2025 christian.org…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

November 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Fighting on many vital fronts

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Fighting on many vital fronts Dear supporter, Thanks to your support, every day we help believers who are under enormous pressure because of their stand for Christ. That’…

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

November 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM

‘Make the Charter your own’: CI street preaching resource welcomed by leaders – and other news this week

In the news this week Politicians and church leaders gathered in Westminster this week to mark the launch of The Christian Institute’s Street Preacher’s Charter.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Study: ‘No evidence mild smacking causes harm to kids’ – and other news this week

In the news this week It is “impossible” to conclude that reasonable chastisement harms children, a review by The Christian Institute has found.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this …

See More from The Christian Institute

  The Christian Institute · [email protected]

November 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM

MSPs reject mitigating amendments to ‘reckless’ assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week A raft of amendments designed to mitigate the worst aspects of Liam McArthur’s controversial assisted suicide Bill have been rejected by MSPs.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …

See More from The Christian Institute