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  Europe Society & Culture

  Planned changes to UK assisted dying bill spark controversy as expert panel may replace high court judge

  By Chris Eyte

  Policymakers in the U.K. Parliament are considering whether to replace the requirement for a high court judge to adjudicate assisted dying cases with a panel of "experts." The move, supported by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, who fronted the bill, has caused consternation among other MPs and opponents of the impending Terminally Ill (Adults) Bill legislation to introduce assisted dying in the country.

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  Europe Religious Freedom

  UK school worker wins appeal over dismissal for LGBTQ views

  By Chris Eyte

  A school counseling assistant today (Feb. 12) won at the U.K. Court of Appeal after her employer fired her for expressing concern on Facebook about LGBTQ+ materials being taught to primary school children.

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  Europe Religious Freedom

  UK police continue to harass pro-life advocates near abortion clinics

  By Chris Eyte

  Police in Birmingham, England reprimanded a pro-life advocate for praying silently near an abortion clinic, just months after a judge ruled police must pay her compensation for wrongly arresting her twice for the same activity.

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  Europe Church & Missions

  Anglican Communion refutes claims that gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine are barred from Holy Communion

  By Chris Eyte

  The Anglican Communion has denied media reports that gluten-free bread and non-alcoholic wine are being banned from Holy Communion services.

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  Europe Church & Missions

  Mission Aviation Fellowship co-founder Jack Hemmings AFC dies aged 103

  By Chris Eyte

  Tributes have been paid to Jack Hemmings AFC, co-founder of Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), who has passed away at the age of 103. Hemmings, a former Royal Air Force (RAF) squadron leader and pilot, from Horam, East Sussex, England, died peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 24, according to a press statement by MAF. 

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  Europe Church & Missions

  Bishop of Liverpool denies sexual harassment allegations by two women, yet resigns due to untenable situation

  By Chris Eyte

  The Bishop of Liverpool has resigned from his position after two women, including the Bishop of Chelmsford, accused him of sexual harrassment. The Rt. Revd. Dr. John Perumbalath published a statement on Jan. 30 on the diocese website saying that the reason behind his resignation was the untenable situation since the media reports, and that it should not be understood as an admission of guilt.