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Quakers urge parliament to curb increasingly repressive protest laws
9 January 2026
Quakers in Britain have urged politicians to curb increasingly repressive protest laws, warning that recent and proposed legislation is preventing them from practising their faith.
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Quakers warn new asylum plans could end the right to sanctuary
8 January 2026
The Quaker Asylum and Refugee Network (QARN) has expressed serious concerns over proposed changes to the UK's asylum system.
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Quakers back faith leaders’ response to new Child Poverty Strategy
10 December 2025
Quakers in Britain have joined UK faith leaders in welcoming the government's new Child Poverty Strategy, while warning that further action will be needed to deliver lasting change.
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Quakers join national call for UK leaders to defend human rights
10 December 2025
Quakers in Britain has joined over 180 organisations in urging the government to strengthen human rights protections as the UK marks Human Rights Day.
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Quaker’s stand for “No New Oil” continues despite harsh JSO sentence
9 December 2025
A Quaker who recently completed a 700-mile climate pilgrimage has said that continued commitment to “No New Oil" is all that matters in the face of a 26-month sentence.
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Quaker climate activist appeals conviction after judge threatens the jury
2 December 2025
A Quaker is appealing her climate conviction after a judge threatened the jury with contempt of court if they found defendants not guilty according to their conscience.