United Kingdom

Preacher fined over Bible verse display challenges abortion clinic buffer zones

Originally published in Christian Today Britain’s controversial abortion buffer zones are being challenged in court again, this time by Stephen Green, who was found guilty of breaching a zone in Ealing. Green, who is perhaps better known for his campaign group Christian Voice, joins pro-life activist Isabel Vaughan-Spruce and Scottish grandmother Rose Docherty in falling […]

As legal abortion death toll passes 2 million, ACDP vows to fight for preborn babies

:The ACDP has consistently opposed abortion legislation that in our view amounts to the murder of innocent preborn babies,” says the party in a press statement released on Monday. More than 2 million babies have been legally aborted in South Africa since The Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act (the […]

Christian group launches ‘Street Preacher’s Charter’ for UK Parliament following arrests for preaching

Originally published in The Christian Post A new “Street Preacher’s Charter” has been launched in the UK Parliament after a succession of fines and arrests involving pastors, some of which have led to hefty compensation payouts from police.  The charter, drawn up by The Christian Institute, aims to protect street preaching […]

‘Islamophobia definition endangers freedom to criticise religion’, Labour peer warns

Originally published in The Christian Institute Government plans to define Islamophobia risk shutting down free speech, a Labour Peer has warned. In an interview with Politics Home, Lord Glasman urged the Prime Minister not to introduce an Islamophobia definition; a working group set up to agree suitable wording has already […]

Britain decriminalises abortion past 24 weeks

Originally published in Decision Britain’s House of Commons voted to largely decriminalise abortion past the unborn baby’s 24-week gestation. The bill applies to England and Wales. The debate and voting on June 17 in Britain’s Parliament on the amendment known as NC1 passed by a 370-137 vote. The amendment removes […]