Justice Secretary urged to say if changes will be made to Hate Crime Bill

Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf is being urged to make clear if the Scottish Government will change controversial new hate crime legislation before the end of Holyrood’s October break. MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Justice Committee are due to begin their scrutiny of the proposals then. And committee convener Adam Tomkins insisted it is “really important”... Read More

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August 25, 2020

Scottish Government ‘forced to publish football sectarianism information’

The Scottish Government has been forced to publish previously secret information on sectarianism in football, according to the Lib Dems. The party and anti-sectarianism campaigners Nil By Mouth asked ministers for correspondence with the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) on how it grades fan behaviour and any end-of-season reports. After the Scottish Information Commissioner ruled... Read More

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July 10, 2020

SPUC stands with courageous pro-life MP after death threat

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) said it is standing in solidarity with a Scottish MP who received a death threat after voting in accordance with her deeply held pro-life beliefs. Dr Lisa Cameron, SNP MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow, received the death threat just days after the she voted... Read More

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July 10, 2020

Scottish bishops express joy and thanks as communal worship to resume next week

Scotland’s Catholic bishops have welcomed the First Minister’s comments on places of worship and have announced the resumption of communal worship in Catholic parishes from 15th July. Commenting on the move, the President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, Bishop Hugh Gilbert said: “Over the past month, our parishes have been preparing for the safe... Read More

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July 7, 2020

Scottish Government accused of ‘prioritising pints over prayers’

An MSP has accused the Scottish Government of “prioritising pints over prayers” by allowing pubs to reopen before places of worship. Murdo Fraser, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, said it is “extraordinary” that pubs, bars and restaurants will be allowed to reopen their doors to customers from 15th July, while churches must wait until... Read More

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May 13, 2020

Warning that plan to broaden hate crime could kill free speech

A prominent Conservative MSP has warned the Scottish Government that proposed hate crime legislation must not endanger free speech or lead to new offences of ‘stirring up hatred’. The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill aims to modernise, consolidate and extend existing hate crime law across the country, and comes following a Scottish Government... Read More

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April 23, 2020

Bishop criticises Scottish Government’s home abortion initiative

The president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has criticised the Scottish Government over its home abortion initiative. In a strongly worded letter to Scotland’s Health Minister, Bishop Hugh Gilbert has described the Scottish Government’s decision to allow women experiencing crisis pregnancies to have consultations by phone or video and to make provision for... Read More

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January 11, 2020

Old Firm told to unite to beat sectarianism

Glasgow’s Old Firm rivals have been urged to come together in a bid to “stamp out” sectarianism from Scottish football. The call comes after footage emerged on social media showing Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos, 23, being subjected to such abuse in Glasgow city centre. The video shows the Colombia international, who joined Rangers on a... Read More

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September 17, 2019

Saint’s relics tour better than Nelson Mandela visit, says Scottish prison officer

The visit of the relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux to a Glasgow prison was more impressive than the visits of Nelson Mandela and Princess Anne, according to a prison officer. The relics, which are currently touring Scotland, stopped at HMP Barlinnie, one of Scotland’s most notorious prisons. During the visit, Philip Tartaglia, the Archbishop... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

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Justice Secretary urged to say if changes will be made to Hate Crime Bill

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Scottish Government accused of ‘prioritising pints over prayers’

Warning that plan to broaden hate crime could kill free speech

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Old Firm told to unite to beat sectarianism

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