Peter Thatchell: Ashers “verdict is a defeat for freedom of expression”
The Appeal Court in Belfast has today ruled that a local Christian-run business, Ashers Bakery, was wrong to refuse to decorate a cake with a pro-gay marriage message. “This verdict is a defeat for freedom of expression. As well as meaning that Ashers can be...Ashers Bakery ‘gay cake’ appeal judgment
The loss of any liberty diminishes us because it is the essence of liberal democracy. But the loss of the freedom to exercise the religious conscience is particularly apocalyptic. Ashers did not decline to sell Mr Lee a cake on the grounds of his sexuality; they...Northern Ireland’s greatest fear from a #Brexit is the return to conflict
Northern Ireland has had more than its fair share of problems over the years but a Brexit could be its toughest challenge to date. As polls suggest that leave and remain are neck and neck, the possibility of a post-BrexitNorthern Ireland has to be seriously...#Brexit: U2 says Europe without Britain seems unimaginable
Irish musicians U2 have backed a remain vote in Britain’s European Union referendum, saying Europe without Britain seems unimaginable. The band posted a video on its Facebook page from British Irish group Irish4Europe. The video says a vote to leave the European Union...Bishops #Brexit statement in the news
Catholic bishops warning over hard border as they urge people to cast their vote in the EU referendum The Irish News – 9 June 2016 Catholic bishops warn of Brexit consequences The Irish Times – 8 June 2016 EU inspired by ‘gospel values’, say...
