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PUBLIC RALLY BEHIND BAKERS BEING SUED IN PRO-GAY MARRIAGE CAKE ROW

The Christian Institute Wednesday 01 April 2015 For immediate use Poll shows high levels of support for Ashers Baking Co. Court case could open the floodgates to hundreds more cases High resolution pictures: bit.ly/1IPOhZS bit.ly/19E5WYp bit.ly/1F21ACP    The public are rallying behind the McArthur family, the bakers being sued for refusing to make a cake supporting gay marriage, says a Christian group. The Christian Institute (CI), says that there has been a “massive” and “spontaneous” outpouring of public support for the family-run bakers, with thousands attending

QC WARNS EQUALITY COMMISSION FOR NORTHERN IRELAND FACES AVALANCHE OF CASES OVER ASHERS BAKERY COMPANY GAY CAKE CIVIL ACTION

The Christian InstituteWednesday 18 March 2015For immediate use The equality watchdog has been warned it will face an avalanche of cases if it wins its civil action against a Christian-owned bakery which refused to decorate a cake with a pro-gay marriage slogan. A leading human rights QC has written a legal opinion on the matter which goes before the courts later this month. Aidan O’Neill QC has outlined the dramatic consequences which could follow if Ashers Baking Company loses. And the implications could impact on huge numbers of businesses that may decide to turn away

Standing room only as thousands flock to show support for Ashers Baking Company

The Christian InstituteWednesday 11 February 2015For immediate use Over 2,000 people flocked to public meetings to show their support for Ashers Baking Company, the Christian-run bakery facing court for refusing to decorate a pro-gay marriage campaign cake last year. The Christian Institute, which is supporting Ashers’ legal case, hosted a series of hugely popular events across Northern Ireland featuring the bakery’s General Manager Daniel McArthur. Daniel McArthur speaking in Belfast.  (

Westminster parties must follow Northern Ireland’s attempt to protect Christians

PRESS RELEASE FROM: The Christian Institute RELEASE TIME: 8 December 2014, for immediate use The Christian Institute welcomes the news that the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) has today launched a consultation on introducing a ‘conscience clause’ to protect Christians and those of faith. The consultation on draft legislation follows several high profile examples of Christians being taken to court for their beliefs. Christians Peter and Hazelmary Bull faced five years of litigation after the English Equality Commission took them to court for only allowing married couples to share

THREATENED CHRISTIAN SCHOOL URGES NICKY MORGAN TO REVISE ‘BRITISH VALUES’ RULES

The Christian InstituteSaturday 25 October 2014For immediate use A school which was told by Ofsted that it could face closure for failing to uphold ‘British values’ has written to Education Secretary Nicky Morgan urging her to review controversial new education standards. Trinity Christian School, a small independent school in Reading, was rated “excellent” for its provision for pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development in November last year. It was told that pupils were “well prepared for life in modern, multicultural, democratic British society through the

Tory 'anti-extremist' plan a danger to free speech, says The Christian Institute

The Christian InstituteWednesday 01 October 2014For immediate use Home Secretary Theresa May yesterday announced plans which have alarming implications for free speech. Colin Hart, Director of The Christian Institute, said: “These new proposals look set to far exceed even Tony Blair’s notorious Religious Hatred Bill in their scope. “Theresa May wants to create ‘Extremist Disruption Orders’ (EDOs) to silence people who have not committed any crime. Under these draconian plans, the police will be able to apply for a court order to restrict ‘harmful activities’. “This looks

‘DANGEROUS’ LIB DEM PLANS TO FORCE SEX ED ON 7-YR-OLDS ‘SEXUALISE CHILDREN’, THE CHRISTIAN INSTITUTE WARNS

The Christian InstituteTuesday 26 August 2014For immediate use The Christian Institute is raising serious concerns about the Liberal Democrats’ plans to force schools in England to deliver lessons on sex and relationships to children as young as seven. The Institute is warning that making sex education compulsory would lead to greater sexualisation of children. Currently only secondary schools are required to teach sex education. Primary schools have discretion whether or not to teach the subject.  The Christian Institute’s Director, Colin Hart, commented: “Under the Lib

Christian bakers face legal action over gay campaign cake refusal

The Christian InstituteMonday 7 July 2014For immediate use A Christian-run bakery in Northern Ireland is facing legal action from an equality watchdog, after it declined to produce a pro-gay marriage campaign cake. The McArthur family, who own Ashers Baking Company in the Belfast area, said they could not fulfil the order because it conflicts with the company’s Christian beliefs about marriage being between a man and a woman.The Christian Institute is supporting the bakery’s legal case, and says it proves the need for the law to reasonably accommodate family-run businesses with

Council under fire after churches told they must perform same-sex marriages

The Christian InstituteThursday 15 May 2014For immediate use Local church leaders have criticised Essex County Council after it wrongly demanded that churches be licensed to perform same-sex marriages. Essex County Council had circulated a letter  saying that “with immediate effect” churches “must be licensed” to conduct gay marriages. This contradicts the law which says churches do not have to perform same-sex weddings and forbids any attempt to force them to do so. The council issued an apology

Christians ‘need to know legal rights’ after council demands that churches perform gay marriages

The Christian InstituteMonday 12 May 2014For immediate use The case of a county council incorrectly demanding that churches perform same-sex marriages shows the need for churches to know their legal rights, The Christian Institute has said. Essex County Council had circulated a letter  saying that “with immediate effect” churches “must be licensed” to conduct gay marriages, but The Christian Institute’s new free legal guide 

Case of Christian street preacher who was in police custody for over 19 hours for quoting the Bible settles

The Christian InstituteMonday 31 March 2014For immediate use Police who wrongfully arrested a Christian street preacher and detained him in custody for over 19 hours have settled the claim for wrongful arrest, false imprisonment and breach of his human rights.     Greater Manchester Police incarcerated 57-year-old John Craven and accused him of public order offences after he quoted the Bible to two homosexual teenagers. After police placed him in custody he was denied food, water and access to medication for his rheumatoid arthritis for almost 15 hours. Mr Craven will now

MAN WAS DENIED JOB 'JUST FOR BEING A CHRISTIAN'

For immediate useSunday 17 March 2013The Christian Institute A MAN says he was refused a job at a country house hotel near Colchester — simply because he was a Christian. Graphic designer Jamie Haxby applied for a job at Prested Hall hotel to assist with the hotel’s marketing and promotion. But, he claims, he was told he couldn’t have the job because some of the hotel staff are atheists who wouldn’t work with a committed Christian. Mr Haxby has tried to resolve his dispute with the hotel, but they have ignored his approaches and the matter is now heading for an Employment

REACTION: CHRISTIAN REGISTRAR LOSES AT EUROPE

For immediate use15 January 2013The Christian Institute The Christian Institute is disappointed that Lillian Ladele, the registrar from Islington Borough Council, has lost her case by a majority decision (5-2) at the European Court of Human Rights. Five judges rejected her claim, but two believed that she had suffered discrimination because of her Christian beliefs about marriage. Mike Judge, spokesman for The Christian Institute, said: “Obviously, we are disappointed to have lost. But we are encouraged that two judges thought we should have won. “What this case shows is

OP NOTE: LANDMARK EUROPEAN COURT RULING ON UK CHRISTIAN DISCRIMINATION CASES

For attn of: News/Legal/Social/ReligionThe Christian InstituteNot for publication TUESDAY 15 JANUARY 09:00GMT – the European Court of Human Rights will publish its landmark rulings on four cases of British Christians who claim the UK failed to protect their freedom of conscience. The European Court will rule on the four cases, in what are sure to be monumental rulings for civil liberty of belief and conscience in the UK. Two cases involve Christians who were told they could not wear a cross in the workplace, and the other two cases relate to Christians whose employers asked

Pictures: Demo outside the Home Office and Liberal Democrat Headquarters in London

Peter Tatchell and friends send up Section 5 of the Public Order Act which outlaws “insulting” words. Section 5 was used in 2005 to arrest a student for calling a horse “gay”. The House of Lords will vote on amendment to remove the law on “insulting” words on Wednesday 12 December. Observers believe the Government could be heading for a defeat. Simon CalvertCampaign DirectorReform Section 507802796512simon.calvert@christian.org.uk 

Breaking: Victory for Christian demoted over gay marriage comments

A HIGH COURT judge has today ruled that bosses at a housing trust were wrong to demote a manager who said gay weddings in churches would be “an equality too far”. Adrian Smith, a Christian, made the remark outside work time on his personal Facebook page, which was not visible to the general public. But bosses at Trafford Housing Trust, near Manchester, took action against Mr Smith saying the comments amounted to ‘gross misconduct’ and could bring the Trust into disrepute. Mr Smith, 55, went to court with the financial backing of The Christian Institute’s legal defence fund, which

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