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What the ‘gay cake’ decision will mean for religious freedom

May 31, 2018

Later this year the Supreme Court will reveal its judgment on the Ashers saga. It will have far-reaching consequences

Government urged to protect religious freedom in new Bill of Rights

November 30, 2016

The Respublica report suggests a 'reasonable accommodation' clause to protect employees' freedom

The next battlefront for religious freedom

November 30, 2016

Liberal elites are paying the price for sidelining religious liberty. But Catholics must not leave the fightback to maverick populists

British public supports bakers in ‘gay cake’ row, poll shows

November 23, 2016

A survey has suggested that two-thirds of the public believe businesses have a right to decline orders which conflict with their religious beliefs

After the ‘gay cake’ verdict, even secularists must see the law isn’t working

October 24, 2016

The Ashers verdict is bad news - but it's also a chance to build a consensus

‘Gay cake’ ruling is a defeat for freedom of expression, says gay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell

October 24, 2016

Peter Tatchell said that the ruling set a 'dangerous' precedent

Prominent gay rights activist backs Christian bakers in cake row

February 01, 2016

Peter Tatchell has said that the lawsuit against Ashers bakery was a 'step too far'

Last among equals?

May 28, 2015

Christian teachers, hoteliers and now cake-makers are being hauled before the courts in the name of equality. It’s time the law was more flexible in taking account of religious beliefs