UK/Ireland
Legislation
Recent Headlines
After Paris shooting, Irish say it’s time to finally ditch their blasphemy law
The Washington Post
Referendum due on removing blasphemy from Constitution
The Irish Times
Debate surges over Britain recognizing Muslim and Hindu bank holidays
World Religion News
UK/Ireland
Legislation
Archive
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April 6
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April 5
- Immigration reform becomes a Catholic ‘pro-life’ cause John L. Allen Jr., The Boston Globe
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February 15
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December 11
- UK set for first Scientology Church wedding after Supreme Court rules it a ‘place of worship’ Adam Withnall, The Independent
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November 2
- Bishop fears sharia bonds pave way for more Islamic law Edward Malnick and John Bingham, The Telegraph
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September 17
- Court ruling fires British debate on Muslim full-face veils Michael Holden, Reuters
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August 26
- Jehovah's Witness can receive blood if life at risk, says judge Alan Erwin, The Belfast Telegraph
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July 30
- Ireland OKs abortion in some cases in blow to Catholic Church Henry Chu, Los Angeles Times
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July 21
- Religion told to halt weddings over gay rights John Bingham, The Telegraph
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July 18
- Scientology case has judges debating the meaning of religion Owen Bowcott, The Guardian
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July 12
- Ireland votes to allow limited abortion rights for first time Conor Humphries and Sam Cage, Reuters
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May 19
- More than 500 imams in landmark gay marriage protest John Bingham, The Telegraph
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May 6
- Ireland Abortion Legislation: Catholic Church Dangles Threat Of Excommunication Over Lawmakers Mark Hanrahan, The Huffington Post
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April 26
- Council of Europe tells Member States to respect conscience and accommodate religious beliefs in the public sphere Shirley Chaplain, Gary McFarlane, Christian Concern
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