December 2020 News Archive
Back to 2020 News Archive- Woman cleared of wrongdoing in 'misgendering' case (30 Dec 2020)
- Drug ‘shooting gallery’ operators could be sued by users, warns UK Govt (29 Dec 2020)
- Trans hate crime statistics ‘grossly inflated’ (28 Dec 2020)
- The Advent of Love - Matt Chandler (24 Dec 2020)
- What does Christmas mean for us today? - Revd Ian Garrett (24 Dec 2020)
- Jesus Christ the Great Healer - Revd Dr William Philip (24 Dec 2020)
- CI warns Scot Govt over endorsing new trans schools guidance (24 Dec 2020)
- Porn sites a 'gateway' into child abuse (24 Dec 2020)
- Pensioners fight back against ‘draconian DNRs’ (24 Dec 2020)
- Teenager explains why she is challenging police over 'hate incidents' (23 Dec 2020)
- DIY abortions ‘a terrible idea that fails vulnerable women’ (23 Dec 2020)
- Church in Wales moves to implement same-sex marriage blessings (23 Dec 2020)
- Scot drug deaths highest on record (23 Dec 2020)
- Christian MP appointed as new special envoy for religious freedom (22 Dec 2020)
- More evidence of 'routine DNRs' being issued comes to light (22 Dec 2020)
- 'Trans radicalisation of my daughter led to gender clinic referral' (21 Dec 2020)
- Robertson Trust accused of "sham" disciplinary hearing before dismissing pro-marriage CEO (18 Dec 2020)
- Guardian journalist claims Christian forgiveness and redemption are 'code for conversion therapy' (18 Dec 2020)
- No ban on Wales and NI church worship in post-Christmas lockdown (18 Dec 2020)
- Ofcom chief compares gender-critics to racists (18 Dec 2020)
- Govt expresses ‘strong concerns’ over religious persecution in North Korea (18 Dec 2020)
- Churches could be banned from teaching sexual ethics in Aus state (18 Dec 2020)
- Scot hate crime Bill progresses as MSPs demand more changes (18 Dec 2020)
- Scottish children will still be given puberty blockers, despite High Court ruling (17 Dec 2020)
- Minimum alcohol pricing a potential ‘life-saver’, say experts (17 Dec 2020)
- LGBT General Synod member leads multifaith group in attack on biblical sexual ethics (16 Dec 2020)
- High Court to hear that obtaining a divorce is 'too easy' (16 Dec 2020)
- Amnesty attack on free speech ‘chilling’, says founder’s granddaughter (16 Dec 2020)
- Hate crime proposals for England and Wales 'must be challenged' (16 Dec 2020)
- Tribunal hears Robertson Trust chairwoman was 'on the warpath' over pro-marriage church (15 Dec 2020)
- 'Authoritarian' Cambridge Uni free speech clause amended following landslide vote (15 Dec 2020)
- Scot Govt gives more ground on hate crime Bill (15 Dec 2020)
- Compulsory lessons in sex and atheism 'could cause chaos' in Welsh schools (11 Dec 2020)
- MSPs urge Scot Govt to amend restrictive hate crime Bill (11 Dec 2020)
- JK Rowling blasts 'climate of fear' around trans debate (11 Dec 2020)
- Former Deputy Chief Constable: Smacking ban 'unnecessary and unworkable' (11 Dec 2020)
- Govt launches wide-ranging review of gambling law (11 Dec 2020)
- Christian MP: ‘Churches should remain open in future lockdowns’ (11 Dec 2020)
- Girl challenges College of Policing over guidance on 'hate incidents' (11 Dec 2020)
- Top medical bodies say pregnant women should not be pressured into abortions (10 Dec 2020)
- Nicola Sturgeon’s law prof disciplined by uni for criticising Scots hate crime Bill (10 Dec 2020)
- Council votes against controversial sex ed material (09 Dec 2020)
- Shadow faith minister resigns over marriage 'conscience clause' remark (09 Dec 2020)
- Police turn blind eye to cannabis users with ‘get out of jail free’ cards (09 Dec 2020)
- Top psychiatrist who warned against trans treatments to be disciplined (08 Dec 2020)
- Cambridge Uni free-speech policy ‘authoritarian’, say academics (08 Dec 2020)
- Church and former CEO sue charitable trust for religious discrimination (04 Dec 2020)
- 30-worshipper limit in France ruled 'illegal' (04 Dec 2020)
- Blanket DNRs may have led to ‘avoidable death’, inquiry finds (04 Dec 2020)
- 'Agitated' dementia patients can be sedated before euthanasia - Netherlands (04 Dec 2020)
- Bullying for ‘transphobia’ led prize-winning journalist to resign (04 Dec 2020)
- Ban on helping kids accept their biological sex 'unconstitutional', says US Court of Appeals (04 Dec 2020)
- Pastor emphasises importance of keeping church buildings open (03 Dec 2020)
- Video upholding biblical view of sexual ethics reported to police as a ‘hate crime’ (03 Dec 2020)
- Healthcare workers oppose NI 'DIY' home abortions (03 Dec 2020)
- NHS announces 'immediate suspension' of trans hormone referrals for under-16s (02 Dec 2020)
- COVID-19: Police apologise for storming church during service broadcast (02 Dec 2020)
- High Court rules to protect children from 'life changing' trans drugs (01 Dec 2020)
- Free speech curtailed under 'draconian' NI hate crime proposals (01 Dec 2020)
- 'UK Govt must buttress free speech': Adam Smith Institute (01 Dec 2020)