Respond to CPS consultation on ‘hate crime’

Jan 6, 2017 by

from Christian Concern:

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is consulting on its policy regarding ‘homophobic and transphobic hate crime’.

Unfortunately, whatever the intent of this policy, it undermines equality and limits freedom. It could have a draconian effect on any Christian who believes and upholds the Bible’s teaching.

Having a separate category of crime for those experiencing sexual or gender-based confusion is not just, nor does it help the victims.

Street evangelist Mike Overd was convicted of a public order offence for using the ‘wrong’ Bible verse in public, when speaking about homosexuality. If the CPS follows through with this policy others like Mike could face prosecution.

We have published our response to the consultation, but one voice is not enough. We need to stand together to resist this flawed policy. Please tell the Crown Prosecution Service what you think by responding to the consultation.

We’ve put together some points which might help you work out what to say.

Read here

 

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