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Quakers speak on plight of migrants

Updated 8 May 2017

Quakers in Britain have written an Open Letter to the Prime Minister, expressing their deepest concern for the plight of migrants desperately trying to cross the Mediterranean.

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Sentenced for following conscience in Plane Stupid action

Updated 24 February 2016

Quaker activist Sam Sender of Ealing Quaker Meeting said he had been following his conscience when he protested against the expansion of Heathrow Airport. He was given a six weeks sentence, suspended for 12 months, plus 120 hours' community service, at Willesden Magistrates Court on Wednesday 24 February. He is one of thirteen activists found guilty of aggravated trespass and entering a security restricted area at Heathrow airport during an action carried out by members of the independent grassroots pressure group, Plane Stupid.

Plane Stupid activist impelled by faith

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Quakers condemn all acts of violence

Updated 20 June 2017

In the light of recent tragedies, Quakers in Britain again recognise the continuing imperative to listen, to build bridges and to further pursue our common humanity, one with another.

Quakers condemn all acts of violence

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Peace activists found not guilty of criminal damage

Updated 26 October 2017

Two young peace campaigners were found not guilty today of criminal damage.

Peace activists found not guilty of criminal damage

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Quakers stand with #Stansted15 on human rights day

Updated 11 December 2018

Quakers across Britain are supporting peaceful protestors, known as the “Stansted 15", who took nonviolent direct action in defence of human rights and who have now been found guilty of endangering safety at aerodromes.

Quakers stand with #Stansted15 on human rights day

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Quakers stand by #Stansted15

Updated 6 February 2019

Peaceful protesters, known as the #Stansted15, have been sentenced for endangering safety at aerodromes. Three of them were given nine month sentences suspended for 18 months and ordered to carry out unpaid work. Eleven defendants were given community orders and must carry out 100 hours' unpaid work. One was given rehabilitation activity. Quakers are supporting the group who say their nonviolent direct action was in defence of human rights.

Quakers stand with #Stansted15

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Renewing the Quaker community's story

Updated 8 February 2019

A group of Quakers has been tasked to revise the book of discipline that has guided Quaker witness, community and worship across the centuries. In a bid to include voices, experiences and identities that reflect the full breadth and depth of Quakers in Britain today, the revision committee draws on Quakers across a range of occupations, abilities, ages and gender. Two of the committee are under 18.

Renewing the Quaker community's story

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War is not the answer

Updated 8 January 2020

Amid growing threats to global security, Quakers in Britain have called for a peaceful resolution to tensions between the United States, Iran and other countries.

War is not the answer

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Communities of colour are over-policed and under-protected

Updated 5 June 2020

The Coronavirus Act gives police powers to detain anyone they think might be infectious. A group of human rights, racial equality, community, faith and health organisations – including Quakers – say the police powers granted to enforce lockdown are disproportionately impacting people of colour.

Communities of colour are over-policed and under-protected

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Standing together against racism

Updated 25 June 2020

Quakers across Britain are appalled by the violent death of George Floyd in Minnesota and the protesters around the United States being treated violently by the authorities. In a letter of solidarity they say root causes of those events also manifest themselves in the UK.

Standing together against racism