Churches urged: act on terror plan

Nicola Laver  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  1 Jul 2021
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Churches urged:  act on terror plan

There are fears that a proposed terror-related Protect Duty will have serious implications for churches and impede public worship.

The concerns have been raised around a statutory duty that government intends to impose in relation to publicly accessible venues with capacity for at least 100 people.

Church leaders are urged to respond to a public consultation by 2 July.

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