by Staff Writer | May 17, 2021 | Briefing
A BILL TO END COMPULSORY ACTS OF COLLECTIVE WORSHIP in schools in England without a religious character is set to be presented to parliament. The bill, from Liberal Democrat peer Lorely Burt, would replace worship with assemblies which are inclusive of pupils...
by Agency Reporter | May 17, 2021 | Briefing
TODAY, 36 FAITH INSTITUTIONS FROM 11 COUNTRIES announce their divestment from fossil fuels. It comes from institutions in Brazil, Argentina, India, the Philippines, Uganda, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, the UK and the United States. These commitments highlight...
by Agency Reporter | May 16, 2021 | Briefing
A GROUP OF 19 CLERGY HAS WRITTTEN an open letter to the Church Commissioners and Church of England Pensions Board asking them to divest from all fossil fuels immediately. There will also be a vigil, organised by Christian Climate Action outside Church House at 10am on...
by Agency Reporter | May 16, 2021 | Briefing
SCHOOL EXCLUSIONS have left some children at increased risk of harm – with decisions too often taken without efforts to understand and address issues which may be affecting their behaviour, a new report has found. The Children’s Society’s report, Youth Voice on School...
by Agency Reporter | May 15, 2021 | Briefing
THREE CAMPAIGNERS have applied to the High Court for a judicial review against the Oil and Gas Authority and Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy regarding their decision to adopt The Oil and Gas Authority Strategy. The Oil and Gas Authority...
by Agency Reporter | May 15, 2021 | Briefing
THE PRIME MINISTER IS FACING CALLS TO ENSURE that the new Armed Forces Bill gives military personnel the right to leave the forces, especially if they develop a conscientious objection to war. The call has been backed by Michael Lyons, a former sailor who was...
