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Success in the Lords on protecting the right to protest
18 January 2022
Last night the Government suffered a series of defeats in the House of Lords over its Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. As part of the Police Bill Alliance, Quakers call on MPs to uphold these changes to the draconian bill which risks destroying people's right to protest.
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Faith groups urge Lords to change Policing Bill
12 January 2022
Quakers in Britain have convened a joint faith and belief letter to members of the House of Lords ahead of a crucial debate on the Policing Bill.
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Quakers appalled by Human Rights Act "overhaul"
15 December 2021
We are appalled by government plans to weaken the Human Rights Act. We believe the proposals are unnecessary and will undermine all our rights.
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Quakers join Human Rights Day call to action
10 December 2021
As the UK takes part in President Biden's Summit for Democracy on 9–10 December, Quakers in Britain have joined over 150 groups in writing an open letter to the Prime Minister, challenging him to secure our Human Rights Act and safeguard human rights and democratic accountability here at home.
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Quaker agency heads urge Quakers to be both humble and bold
9 December 2021
The heads of seven international Quaker organisations met over three days this week. They shared ideas on Quaker concerns over climate justice, peacebuilding and dismantling institutional oppression.
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Quakers back ban on conversion therapy
8 December 2021
Quakers in Britain and the Quaker Gender and Sexual Diversity Community (QGSDC) have expressed strong support for a ban on so-called conversion therapy. They shared their views in a joint response to a government consultation on the issue.