Category - abolition

Churches consulted as abolition of blasphemy law takes a step forward

staff writers — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:20:26 +0000

The Prime Minister's office has said that it will consult Britain's churches over the scrapping of the country's blasphemy laws, after the principled need to do so was strengthened by a tabled amendment in the House of Commons.

Justice needed for Britain's black communities, says Jesse Jackson

staff writers — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:18:25 +0000

Britain’s black communities have still to throw off the mentality of slavery and need to invest in the future of its young people and rediscover their self-confidence, leading US civil rights campaigner the Rev Jesse Jackson says.

Methodist youth to gather in Wales and focus on slavery

staff writers — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:14:26 +0000

Methodism in Britain will focus its attention on Wales next month, as Cardiff hosts the annual Methodist Youth Conference from 16-18 November 2007 in the new Urdd Centre in the Bay area - where BBC TV series Doctor Who is based.

Scottish churches unite to confront legacy of slavery

staff writers — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 19:31:56 +0100

The official ecumenical body Action of Churches Together in Scotland is holding a national service this weekend at the David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre, to commemorate the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act 1807.

Archbishops lead march to commemorate ending of slave trade

staff writers — Sun, 25 Mar 2007 20:17:12 +0100

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York were joined by thousands in a solemn procession of remembrance on Saturday to mark the bicentenary of the British Parliament's abolition of the slave trade.

Tony Blair should make clear slavery apology, says world churches chief

staff writers — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:33:28 +0000

The head of the World Council of Churches has asked PM Tony Blair to change his mind and make an unambiguous apology for Britain's involvement in the slave trade.

Slavery has not yet been abolished, say archbishops

staff writers — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 20:55:13 +0000

Archbishops Rowan Williams and John Sentamu have taken their message about slavery to YouTube. But are events to mark abolition of the transatlantic trade ignoring the key role of black people in its demise?

Scottish churches will walk to commemorate slave trade abolition

staff writers — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 08:24:41 +0000

A gathering in Musselburgh will trace the footsteps of a famous son of a black Jamaican slave

Saddam hanging farce leads to new global push against death penalty

staff writers — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:27:24 +0000

Human rights, religious and civic political activists are stepping up the global campaign for the abolition of the death penalty, in the wake of overwhelming worldwide criticism of the manner and impact of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's execution.

Apology for Slavery? - Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2, 26th September 2006

Press Office — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 12:29:32 +0100

Ekklesia's director Jonathan Bartley, argues in favour of an apology for the slave tra