Tag: Freedom of speech

UK government appoints new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief

Christians in the UK welcomed the appointment of David Smith MP as the new Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief

Australian Communications Legislation Amendment Bill risks freedom of speech

The proposed online misinformation law could persecute Christian groups who object trans ideology and abortion

Court of appeal to hear case of Christian teacher fired over Facebook posts

In 2020, a tribunal recognized her religious beliefs as protected but upheld the decision, ruling the dismissal as lawful.

Brussels authorities banned a conference for being of a conservative nature

The Conseil d’État, Belgium's highest court, rejected the notion that the conference itself posed a threat to public order.

Scottish conversion therapy ban risks criminalising prayer and parental guidance

Christian group threatens legal action against Scottish government over conversion therapy proposals

Two Malaysian filmmakers charged with blasphemy

Malaysia charges filmmakers with blasphemy, drawing condemnation from human rights groups

Prosecutor takes Päivi Räsänen to Supreme Court

Mrs. Päivi Räsänen is being legally supported by the Human Rights organisation ADF International.

Päivi Räsänen found "not guilty' of hate speech for quoting the Bible

The ruling, which is now final, is a significant a victory for freedom of religion and expression.

Christian teacher fired for refusing to teach transgender lessons

A Church of England school has sacked a teacher after she refused to teach extreme LGBT lessons

Rev Calvin Robinson fired by GB News

Rev Calvin Robinson has been sacked by GB News, joining fellow presenter Laurence Fox in dismissal.