Category - Lord Carey

Christian think-tank backs repeal of UK blasphemy laws

Press Office — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:40:10 +0000

The Christian think tank Ekklesia has renewed its call for the repeal of the UK's archaic blasphemy laws. An amendment to abolish the offences of blasphemy and blasphemous libel has been tabled by Evan Harris MP to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill, and the issue is drawing support from people of all faiths and none.

New Commons push for an end to Britain's blasphemy laws

staff writers — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 07:24:51 +0000

An MP will this week seek to bring an end to Britain's controversial blasphemy laws - as a broad cross-section of believers, humanists and civil rights campaigners continue to argue that they are unnecessary, repressive and outdated.

Blasphemy law must go, says ex-archbishop

Simon Barrow — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:56:16 +0000

Lord Carey of Clifton has backed Ekklesia's call for an end to the archaic and unjust blasphemy law in the UK.

Lord Carey backs call for an end to the blasphemy law

staff writers — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 11:02:53 +0000

Replying to questions on a BBC TV programme today, Lord Carey of Clifton, the former Archbishop of Canterbury, has publicly agreed with the Christian think-tank Ekklesia that it is time for Britain's archaic blasphemy law to be abolished.

Lord Carey re-opens the disestablishment debate

staff writers — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 01:21:14 +0000

The former Archbishop of Canterbury believes the Church of England should be disestablished if the government opts for a fully-elected second chamber, claims a leading religion writer.