The strange afterlife of blasphemy – Law & Religion UK

‘The criminal offence of blasphemy is dead. It was unceremoniously abolished by section 79(1) of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. My colleague Norman Doe and I wrote a piece entitled ‘The Strange Death of Blasphemy’, which looked at events leading up to its abolition. The offence is now long dead.’

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Law & Religion UK, 21st November 2024

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Blasphemy laws are lifted – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 12th, 2008 in blasphemy, news by sally

“Britain’s ancient laws of blasphemy have been abolished by MPs.”

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Daily Telegraph, 10th May 2008

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Rethink over Christ ‘porn’ film ban – The Observer

Posted April 7th, 2008 in blasphemy, news by sally

“A landmark decision to ban a film showing Christ being caressed on the cross on the grounds that it was blasphemous could be reversed after almost 20 years.”

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The Observer, 6th April 2008

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The future of blasphemy – BBC Law in Action

Posted March 4th, 2008 in blasphemy, special report by sally

“The government is committed to repealing the blasphemy laws – but do they serve a useful purpose?”

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BBC Law in Action, 4th March 2008

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Archbishops have ‘serious reservations’ about blasphemy repeal – The Times

Posted March 3rd, 2008 in blasphemy, news by sally

” The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have warned the Government that they have ‘serious reservations’ about the abolition of the blasphemy laws.”

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The Times, 29th February 2008

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Archbishop of Canterbury calls for new law to punish ‘thoughtless or cruel’ words – The Times

Posted January 30th, 2008 in blasphemy, freedom of expression, inciting religious hatred, news by sally

“The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has called for new laws to protect religious sensibilities that would punish ‘thoughtless and cruel’ styles of speaking.”

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The Times, 29th January 2008

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Ministerial compromise averts backbench revolt over repeal of blasphemy offence – The Guardian

Posted January 10th, 2008 in blasphemy, news by sally

“The Church of England gave a cautious welcome last night to the government’s pledge to consult it before taking a final decision on repealing the ancient offence of blasphemy.”

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The Guardian, 10th January 2008

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MPs push to abolish blasphemy law – BBC News

Posted January 9th, 2008 in blasphemy, news by sally

“MPs are expected to debate whether to abolish the ‘outdated’ blasphemy law.”

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BBC News, 9th January 2008

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Springer opera court fight fails – BBC News

Posted December 5th, 2007 in blasphemy, media, news by sally

“A Christian group has lost its High Court battle to prosecute the BBC’s director general over the screening of Jerry Springer – The Opera, in 2005.”

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BBC News, 5th December 2007

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Christians seek right to sue BBC for blasphemy – The Guardian

Posted November 20th, 2007 in blasphemy, freedom of expression, media, news by sally

“A Christian group trying to prosecute the producer and broadcaster of Jerry Springer – The Opera under blasphemy laws will take its case to the high court in London today.”

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The Guardian, 20th November 2007

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