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Curtailing free speech is a civil rights issue

November 15, 2022

The Catholic Herald looks at concerning new legislation passed amidst government turmoil

Spanish bill that would criminalize prayer near abortion clinics called a ‘danger to democracy’

November 12, 2021

Madrid, Spain, Nov 11, 2021 / 16:00 pm An international 40 Days for Life director has said a bill proposed by the ruling Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party that would criminalize “harassment” of women entering abortion clinics is a “threat to democracy.” Tomislav Cunovic, director of 40 Days for Life for International Affairs, told ACI Prensa,

‘They’re not going to succeed’: Pro-life societies stand firm in face of opposition on England’s campuses

October 27, 2021

Oxford, England, Oct 26, 2021 / 08:10 am There is no better time for Oxford University’s 400 clubs and societies to recruit new members than at the Student Union’s Freshers’ Fair, held annually in October. Students embarking on their freshman year — known as “freshers” in England — walk around stalls run by groups devoted

Bishop praises move to protect free speech at universities

January 08, 2018

Bishop John Keenan of Paisley welcomed proposals to punish universities that clamp down on free speech

Will Ofsted start policing thoughtcrime in schools?

December 18, 2017

The new chief inspector is as sensible as anyone in Whitehall. But a crackdown on faith schools may be coming

The Tories have succumbed to the dictatorship of relativism

August 04, 2017

On abortion, gender, marriage and sex education, the Tories sound ever more authoritarian

If freedom of speech continues to be eroded, the future will be bleak for the Church

February 15, 2016

Peter Tatchell is right, free speech is one of the most precious human rights and must be defended at all costs

Northern Irish preacher cleared of making ‘grossly offensive’ remarks about Islam

January 05, 2016

Pastor James McConnell described Islam as 'heathen' and 'Satanic' in a sermon