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October 1, 2019

Brexit, threats and divisions

There have been extraordinary scenes in Parliament and beyond after the Supreme Court ruled against the government.
August 28, 2019

Bishops issue open letter on Brexit

A group of Church of England bishops say the sovereignty of Parliament is not just an empty term, it is based on institutions to be honoured and respected, and our democracy is endangered by cavalier disregard for these.
April 29, 2019

World Council of Churches condemns attack on California synagogue

The World Council of Churches has condemned an attack on Congregation Chabad, a synagogue in Poway, California that left at least one person dead and three wounded.
February 24, 2019

Campaign groups issue misogyny hate crime statement

Representatives of the Fawcett Society, Citizens UK and Women’s Aid and women who have experienced misogyny and violence,have met with Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Cressida Dick and Chief Constable Sara Thornton, Chair of the National Police Chiefs’ Council to discuss misogyny as a hate crime and the importance of tackling violence against women and girls.
January 15, 2019

Survey shows gender most common cause of hate crime for women

The Fawcett Society has published new data showing that gender is the most common cause of hate crime for women. Campaigners have written to the Metropolitan Police Commissioner and the National Police Chiefs Council Chair urging them to support making misogyny a hate crime.
December 16, 2018

Catholic Church statement on Settlement Scheme for EU citizens

The Catholic Church strongly opposes the decision to charge people for securing the rights they already have.
October 16, 2018

Muslim Council of Britain repeats call for action on rising Islamophobia

Religiously-motivated hate crime has risen 40 per cent in England and Wales, with more than half directed at Muslims.
October 8, 2018

Majority of young men likely to tackle sexual harrassment after #MeToo

New research from The Fawcett Society has found that one year on from the outpouring of #MeToo stories, there has been a significant shift in attitudes to sexual harassment.
September 16, 2018

People with learning disabilities at high risk of hate crime yet 'invisible' in crime statistics

People with learning disabilities are 'invisible' in crime statistics though there is widespread evidence of people being targeted in hate crime attacks, according to a new report.
August 8, 2018

Social media companies and Government 'have failed disabled people'

A cross-party group of MPs believe that social media companies and the Government have failed disabled users and must act urgently.