British Isles

Government under fire from former Archbishop of Canterbury

15 Dec 2011
The Government has been heavily criticised by Lord Carey, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, over its decision not to back four British Christians who have taken their cases to the European Court of Human Rights. Lord…

Scotland: 95% of religious violence is against Christians

15 Dec 2011
In 2010 and 2011 there were 693 charges aggravated by religious prejudice in Scotland. This means a nearly 10 per cent increase in a year and the highest level in four years. 95% of this violence…

Archbishop calls for action on care for older people

15 Dec 2011
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu has today called for urgent and lasting reform of the way care is funded for older people in England, stating that the system is no longer fit for purpose.…

‘Trans equality’ teaching for 5-year-olds considered

15 Dec 2011
Schoolchildren as young as five may be taught about ‘transgender equality’, a Government document has disclosed. Theresa May, the Home Secretary, signed the foreword to the new plan along with Lynne Featherstone. The move, which is…