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New Guidelines from the General Pharmaceutical Council Threaten Freedom of Conscience
August 15, 2011, United KingdomNew guidelines issued by the UK pharmaceutical regulatory board tends towards stripping pharmacists of their right to conscientious objection with regard to refusing the sale of the morning-after pill, an abortive device.
Catholic Care Forced to Close or Allow Gay Adoption after Tribunal Decision
August 9, 2011, United KingdomOn May 31st, 2011, Catholic Care of the Diocese of Leeds has applied for leave to appeal the latest decision against it in the long-running case sparked by the Charity Commission’s refusal to allow it to prevent gay couples from using its adoption service. The appeal was granted in August 2011.
Christian-Inspired Polish Abortion Law Targeted by International Institutions
June 3, 2011, InternationalPoland's life-protecting abortion law, which is inspired by its strong Christian identity, is under attack by international and supranational bodies. This disrespect of national sovereignty targets Christian aspects and is therefore a case of intolerance against Christians in the area of morals.
Conscientious Objection in Peril for Amsterdam Marriage Commissioners
June 2, 2011, NetherlandsMarriage commissioners in a district of Amsterdam will be forced to undergo annual evaluations to ensure they support same-sex “marriage” after revelations that two commissioners had refused to officiate at the ceremonies. Since 2007, the government in Amsterdam’s Nieuw-West district has only employed commissioners who agree to perform same-sex “marriages,” and officials apparently believed the district was free of “conscientious objectors.”
Christian Counsellor Suspended For Reparative Therapy Suggestion
May 31, 2011, United Kingdom(ongoing) Lesley Pilkington was suspended by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (“BACP”) for giving therapy to a homosexual man (an under-cover freelance journalist) who pretended to be a Christian wishing to stop practicing homosexuality. A key witness has been threatened by homosexual activists, causing hearing to be adjourned.
Parliament Votes to Campaign to Force Health Professionals to Perform Abortions in the Council of Europe Member States
May 11, 2011, SwedenThe Swedish Parliament voted to campaign against a European resolution, which reiterates the right to conscientious objection for health professionals who do not want to perform abortions.
Medical Doctor Denied the Right to Conscientious Objection by Court
April 19, 2011, SpainA Spanish general practitioner from Antequera who opposes abortion was denied the right to claim conscientious objection in cases of abortion. The MD argues that his beliefs conflict with abortion advice or referral to women seeking pregnancy termination.
German Mother Jailed for Refusing Government Sex-Ed
March 31, 2011, GermanyIrene Wiens, mother of twelve, served a 43-day jail sentence in Germany for refusing to enroll her children in sex-ed classes, deemed by her husband and herself to teach a permissive view of human sexuality. An appeal to the European Court of Human Rights has been filed.
Pharmacy Does Not Sell “Morning-After-Pill” - Windows Shattered
March 8, 2011, GermanyThe windows of a pharmacy in Berlin’s Neukölln district were shattered because the owner does not sell the so called “morning-after-pill” due to his catholic convictions.
Government Requires Foster Parents to Affirm Homosexuality Rules UK High Court
February 28, 2011, United KingdomExperienced foster parents lose rights to foster due to religious beliefs on homosexuality. Appeal to High Court lost.
Doctor Must Provide Fertility Treatment Without Regard to Conscientious Objection
December 30, 2010, IrelandDr Boyle runs a fertility treatment service along Catholic guidelines at Galway clinic, which is a Catholic hospital. He was summoned before the Fitness to Practice Committee of the Medical Council in 2010 because he would not accept a cohabiting couple for treatment because of his belief on traditional marriage.
Conservative Party Councillor Gets Suspended After Objecting Gay Talks in a School
November 25, 2010, United KingdomA conservative party councillor in Bristol has been “voluntarily suspended” and asked by the party to meet with homosexualist activists after he objected to appearances by a homosexualist campaigner and actor, Sir Ian McKellen, at local schools.
Mother Denied to Bury her Executed Son According to her Christian Faith
October 12, 2010, BelarusMother of an executed prisoner cannot pray at her son's tomb. It is unclear whether he had seen a priest before execution.
MP McCafferty Attempted to Restrict Freedom of Religion and Conscience
October 7, 2010, European Institutions (EU, ECHR, et.al.)Former British MP Christine McCafferty urged the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to recommend limitations to conscientious objection when it comes to abortion. The draft report contained a limitation of freedom of conscience to individuals. Objecting individuals would have faced restrictions and blacklisting. The draft, aiming at discriminating against Christians, was voted down on October 7th.
Severe Restriction on Conscientious Objection
September 28, 2010, SpainAdministration interprets freedom of conscience so narrowly that only those directly involved in the objected surgical act of abortion are allowed to invoke the right to "conscientious objection".
Conscience Rights of Health Care Workers Violated
July 28, 2010, SpainSpain’s government is systematically violating the conscience rights of health care workers on abortion, says a group of legal experts that is now taking action to restore those rights.
Lower House of Irish Government Passes Civil Partnership Bill
July 5, 2010, IrelandLead politicians backing the bill refuse to allow a conscience clause; opposition parties claim that the objections of Christians are being ignored.
28-Year-Old Postal Employee Dismissed For Refusing to Distribute Sex-Flyers
April 21, 2010, SwitzerlandThe postal worker Emmanuel N. was fired because he refused to distribute erotic flyers on the grounds of his Christian faith.
Parents Arrested After Refusing Their Children's Participation in a Sex Ed Play
April 8, 2010, GermanyChristian parents arrested and imprisoned up to 40 days when they refused to allow their children to participate in a mandatory sexual education program.
New Educational Program Spreads Secularist Ideas: 55.000 Parents Opt Out
April 1, 2010, Spain375 Christian parents lodge complaint with European Court of Human Rights as the mandatory school curriculum is antithetical to their moral convictions. After five years of public debate and much engagement on the side of the parents, the subject was abolished on Jan 31, 2012.