British Isles
Friday, 12 February 2016 11:25
‘Safe Haven’ for Muslim-background believers
Last November, Christian Concern launched an initiative to protect those in the UK wanting to leave Islam but fearing the consequences. ‘Safe Haven’ (SH) was set up in response to the brutal treatment of some who…
Friday, 12 February 2016 11:22
Pressures on junior doctors
The Rt Revd Peter Forster, Bishop of Chester, said the Government's proposed changes to junior doctors' contracts are a good thing, but the Government has gone about implementing the changes the wrong way, particularly given the…
Friday, 12 February 2016 11:20
The effects on Christians of Government’s counter-extremism strategy
Last year Christian Concern took a look at the Government’s counter-extremism strategy, and identified a number of worrying implications for Christian freedom. They commented, ‘Although we need to recognise that the government is trying to address…
Friday, 12 February 2016 11:18
Long-distance admissions for psychiatric patients must end
The phasing out of unacceptable long-distance admissions for severely mentally ill patients and quicker access to acute psychiatric care are two key recommendations for improving services in England. The Independent Commission on Acute Adult Psychiatric Care…
Friday, 12 February 2016 11:14
Ofsted to become a national regulator of religion?
Christians in the UK are concerned that a Government proposal to curb Islamic extremism will affect religious liberty for churches. Prime Minister David Cameron announced a five-year plan last year to weed out growing Islamic extremism…
Friday, 12 February 2016 11:11
Twelve men sentenced for sexual exploitation of teenager
Eleven men were convicted of rape and a twelfth of sexual activity in a trial in Bradford. The victim was aged thirteen when she was first raped and abused repeatedly by the men. Mr Justice Thomas…