Blasphemy laws are lifted – Daily Telegraph
“Britain’s ancient laws of blasphemy have been abolished by MPs.”
Daily Telegraph, 10th May 2008
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“Britain’s ancient laws of blasphemy have been abolished by MPs.”
Daily Telegraph, 10th May 2008
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“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.”
The Observer, 6th April 2008
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“The government is committed to repealing the blasphemy laws – but do they serve a useful purpose?”
BBC Law in Action, 4th March 2008
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” The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have warned the Government that they have ‘serious reservations’ about the abolition of the blasphemy laws.”
The Times, 29th February 2008
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“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.”
The Times, 29th January 2008
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“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.”
The Guardian, 10th January 2008
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“MPs are expected to debate whether to abolish the ‘outdated’ blasphemy law.”
BBC News, 9th January 2008
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“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.”
BBC News, 5th December 2007
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“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.”
The Guardian, 20th November 2007
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