Circumcision of boys may constitute "child cruelty" and prosecutors instructed to consult child abuse guidance Read More » ...

Inquiry to examine how religion and culture played a role in local and national responses to grooming gangs Read More » ...

Although discrimination based on religion or belief is generally illegal, exemptions in the Equality Act allow faith schools to give their highest priority admissions criteria to children whose ...

Safeguarding minister says idea that organisations which promote hatred of women can be charities is "an alien one" Read More ...

Bishop of Lincoln, who sits ex officio in the Lords, is alleged to have sexually assaulted man between 2018 and 2025 Read More » ...

NSS welcomes decision to reject CPS appeal to reinstate Hamit Coskun's conviction for burning a Quran in protest Read More » ...

Ten minute rule bill highlights Government failures on animal welfare and consumer choice regarding religious slaughter An MP has today called for all meat products from animals slaughtered without ...

Stephen Evans hails the High Court's dismissal of the CPS appeal as a victory for free expression – but he says it raises serious questions about how such a flawed case was ever authorised. Read More ...

Alliance MLA submits amendment to Justice Bill which would repeal common law offences of 'blasphemy' and 'blasphemous libel' Read More » ...