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Quakers oppose plans to weaken human rights in the UK
9 March 2022
Plans to reform the Human Rights Act will create two classes of humans – one with protected rights and another whose rights could be violated, Quakers in Britain have told the government.
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Quakers join more than 1,000 faith representatives ‘horrified’ by refugee bill
1 March 2022
22 Quaker representatives have signed a letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging him to reconsider the Nationality and Borders Bill.
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MPs remove Lords’ changes to Policing Bill
1 March 2022
MPs have voted down the positive changes made to the Policing Bill by members of the House of Lords.
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Quakers in Britain condemn attack and call for end to fighting
24 February 2022
Quakers in Britain strongly condemn the attack on Ukraine. It is a grave development for humanity, and a violation of international law, including the Charter of the United Nations.
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Faith and belief leaders urge MPs to approve changes to Policing Bill
24 February 2022
Quakers in Britain have convened a joint faith and belief letter to MPs ahead of final votes on the Policing Bill.
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Quakers call for de-escalation in Ukraine-Russia conflict
22 February 2022
Even at this late stage, where an intensification of violence seems increasingly likely, Quakers in Britain call on all parties to the Ukraine-Russia conflict to redouble their efforts to build peace.