Appeal Court gives greater protection for Sunday

Christian Concern  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  1 Jan 2014
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Appeal Court gives greater protection for Sunday

Celestina Mba | photo: Vinemag

The Court of Appeal issued a judgment on Thursday, December 5 in the case of children’s worker, Celestina Mba.

Importantly, it gives legal recognition to the fact that Sunday is a day of worship and rest for many Christians and so is, in principle, worthy of protection.

This is a very positive step because the Court dismissed earlier rulings in the case that claimed that Sunday ‘is not a core component of the Christian faith’. These tribunals had suggested that, since not all Christians observe Sunday, it’s not a ‘core component’ of Christianity (with the implication that it therefore enjoys little protection).

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