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Last update: Wednesday 25th March




Proposals for a law which would criminalise parents for smacking their children have come in for fresh criticism from family advocates. They were speaking as UK Government ministers added an unannounced amendment to the Wales Bill, stating that the Welsh Assembly has the right to legislate on parental discipline.
The Law	The Christian Institute - 6th January 2016



The Council of Europe has rejected proposals to legalise surrogacy in all member states. The assembly rejected the draft recommendation and the report 'Children’s rights related to surrogacy' by 88 votes to 77.
The Law	Christian Concern - 14th October 2016



A bill which would have allowed for abortions in situations where a child would not live outside the womb was defeated on 7 July in the parliament of the Irish Republic. The Bill would have allowed two suitably qualified medical professionals (an obstetrician and a perinatologist) to jointly certify in good faith that the foetus in question is suffering from a fatal foetal abnormality.
The Law	Evangelicals Now - August 2016



Nigeria’s National Assembly is considering a change to the country’s Constitution that would expand the scope of jurisdiction of the country’s Islamic Shari’a Courts of Appeal, it was reported in early June. Currently, the Constitution limits those appellate courts to matters concerning family law. If approved, the change would permit Shari’a appellate courts to take up criminal cases, some of which carry the death penalty, arising from lower Shari’a courts. Christian churches in Nigeria say the proposal is a step toward Islamising Nigeria.
The Law	Evangelicals Now – July 2016



On the last day of Malaysia’s latest session of Parliament in late May, a member of the ruling coalition, UMNO (United Malays National Organisation), had a Bill amendment approved which aims to tighten the implementation of Shari’a law. Critics claim that it intends to bring in hudud punishments, such as lashes for adultery and hand amputations for theft.
The Law	Evangelicals Now – July 2016



A High Court judge has ruled that the word ‘unborn’ in Ireland’s constitution means an “unborn child”, with the right to life as well as rights extending beyond the right to life, which must be “taken seriously” by the State. These rights, he said, are “effective” rather than merely “prospective”. Niamh Ui Bhriain of the Life Institute said that this is an “important ruling” which reminds us that “we are a human being from conception”.
The Law	Christian Concern - 12th August 2016



Almost two-thirds of Scots believe plans to introduce a 'Named Person' for every child in the country represent an "unacceptable intrusion" into family life, according to a poll. In a Survation poll, 64% of 1,024 adults think the scheme – which will appoint a state guardian to every child under 18 – is intrusive. In comparison, only 18.5% thought the scheme was not intrusive.
The Law	Christian Concern - 10th June 2016



The Scottish Government’s controversial law against sectarianism and religious hatred could be abolished, after every opposition party backed its repeal.
The Law	The Christian Institute - 20th May 2016



Oklahoma lawmakers passed a bill yesterday that would make performing an abortion a crime. If it becomes law, any doctor found to have performed an abortion, except to save a woman’s life, could lose their medical license and face up to three years in prison.
The Law	Christian Concern - 20th May 2016



A religious freedom Bill has been vetoed by the Governor of Georgia, after he was pressured by big businesses including Coca Cola, Apple and Disney. The law would have protected pastors and organisations that support marriage as exclusively between one man and one woman.
The Law	The Christian Institute - 1st April 2016



Almost two-thirds of Scots believe the Named Person scheme is "an unacceptable intrusion into family life", according a new poll. A ComRes poll, commissioned by The Christian Institute, found widespread opposition to the Scottish Government’s intention to monitor every child.
The Law	The Christian Institute - 1st April 2016



The Liberal Democrat Party is officially backing the legalisation of cannabis, following a vote at its spring conference in York. Party members voted overwhelmingly for the controversial new policy, which would see cannabis sold over the counter.
The Law	The Christian Institute - 18th March 2016



Almost half of Scots are against the controversial Named Person scheme, according to a new poll. A YouGov poll, commissioned by The Times, found that 48 per cent of Scots oppose the scheme, 26 per cent being strongly against it.
The Law	The Christian Institute - 18th March 2016



A Bill seeking to restrain the operation of shari’a councils was passed in January by the House of Lords, with the Peer who introduced it saying there is still a long way to go. Baroness Cox received support for the plans from Muslim women’s groups as it seeks to tackle gender discrimination in pseudo courts.
The Law	Evangelicals Now - March 2016



In February, Peter Tatchell, prominent gay rights activist, gave his support to the McArthurs as their court appeal was delayed until May. The delay is due to legal arguments put forward by the Attorney General, concerning Northern Irish legalisation upon which the McArthurs’ legal team were neutral. Mr Tatchell said he now disagrees with the ruling against Asher’s Baking Company.
The Law	Evangelicals Now - March 2016

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