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April 27, 2021

UK Government to face legal challenge over arms sales to Yemen

Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) has been granted permission for its legal challenge against the UK government’s decision to renew arms sales for use in the war in Yemen to proceed to the High Court. The Honourable Mr Justice Jay recently ordered that the case was arguable, granting CAAT’s application for permission to apply for... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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April 18, 2021

Legal lessons: Past abuse cases help train canon lawyers

When Pope Francis abolished the “pontifical secret” covering the Church’s judicial handling of cases of the sexual abuse of minors, it was hailed as a major step forward in promoting greater transparency and accountability. At first glance, it means victims and witnesses are free to discuss a case and, even though Vatican officials are still obliged to maintain confidentiality,... Read More
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October 13, 2020

Bishops: Safe and legal routes ‘only way’ to prevent dangerous crossings

The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have urged the Government to acknowledge that providing migrants with safe and legal routes to the UK is the ‘only way of preventing dangerous crossings or exploitation by traffickers’. The bishops also urge authorities to recognise refugees as human beings and ensure that policies uphold their intrinsic dignity.... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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September 27, 2020

Charity appeals for migrants to have safe and legal route to UK

Marking World Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees, Calais aid charity Seeking Sanctuary has appealed for an end to the “cruel dilemma” migrants face in the French port city as it reiterated calls for safe and legal ways to claim asylum in the UK. The charity has voiced its concern that while the UK Government insists... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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August 6, 2020

Legal expert body calls for draft hate crimes Bill to be reconsidered

The Faculty of Advocates has raised concerns over “unintended consequences” for freedom of speech contained within the draft hate crimes Bill. Consultation on the proposed legislation ended on 24th July and has already faced criticism from the Scottish Police Federation, the Catholic Church in Scotland and the Law Society of Scotland. The body of legal experts... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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June 15, 2020

Trinidad archbishop, who worked with young people, weighs in against marijuana

In Trinidad and Tobago, some are continuing to lobby for legalisation of recreational marijuana, but Archbishop Jason Gordon said he opposes such a move. “I have had the challenge of carrying several young people into mental institutions because of marijuana psychosis,” he said, “and it’s not a pretty sight.” Speaking at an early June online... Read More
News – World
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April 3, 2020

Christian group threatens legal action over abortion rule changes

A Christian faith group is pursuing legal action against the Government over changes to abortion rules during the coronavirus pandemic. Christian Concern has issued a pre-action letter arguing that the decision process to alter abortion policy was unlawful. It comes after a double U-turn by the Department of Health and Social Care over abortion rules... Read More
News – UK and Ireland
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March 2, 2020

UK Government faces legal action over imposing abortion on Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Secretary faces being dragged through the courts over the controversial abortion framework due to come into force ahead of 31st March. The threat of a legal challenge is outlined in a pre-action notice sent earlier this week by lawyers acting on behalf of Right To Life UK to Northern Ireland Secretary of... Read More
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February 7, 2020

In Philippines, lawmakers move to make divorce legal

A Philippine Church official has expressed surprise over the speedy acceptance of a bill in the country’s parliament that would legalise divorce. On 6th February, the House Committee on Population and Family Relations approved in principle the Marriage Dissolution Bill, a measure equivalent to divorce in other countries. Ucanews.com said the Philippines, aside from the... Read More
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June 21, 2019

Pax Christi ‘determined’ to stop arms trade following Campaign Against Arms Trade’s landmark legal challenge

An international Catholic peace movement has said it is “determined” to stop the arms trade by building on a landmark legal challenge that resulted in the UK Government halting new arms export licences to Saudi Arabia. The Government announced that it will temporarily halt the granting of new licences to export arms to Saudi Arabia... Read More
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