British Isles

Aftermath of Co Armagh bombing

11 Apr 2011
The Church of Ireland issued a statement on the 6th April following the death of Constable Ronan Kerr and subsequent graffiti addressed as ‘views of misguided individuals.’ The statement read, ‘The strong reaction from the citizens…

Teachers to ask 11-year-olds if they are gay

05 Apr 2011
A report commissioned by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) recommends that children should be asked if they are homosexual from the age of 11 and that records should be kept of those unsure about…

‘Pop porn’ is harming young children

05 Apr 2011
Sexually charged pop lyrics and videos are damaging young children but the industry does not care as long as it makes money, a national newspaper columnist has said. Sandra Parsons highlighted popstar Rihanna’s song S&M which…

Training in community outreach ahead of 2012 Games

05 Apr 2011
Churches are to be trained in running community festivals as part of their outreach during the 2012 London Olympic Games. Thirteen training events are to take place over the coming months to show churches how they…