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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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Yearly Meeting open for bookings

  10 February 2022

  Bookings are now open for Quakers in Britain's annual gathering, taking place on 27–30 May 2022.

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