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“We don’t give the death penalty on false evidence” – Court upholds Asia Bibi acquittal

An attempt by Islamic extremists to overturn last year’s acquittal of Asia Bibi, has today been rejected by Pakistan’s Supreme Court.

29 January 2019

Judicial review of Asia Bibi’s acquittal to take place on Tuesday 29 January

Pakistan’s Supreme Court will hear an appeal on Tuesday against its own decision to acquit a Christian mother, Asia Bibi, of blasphemy.

24 January 2019

Résumé des nouvelles hebdomadaires de l’Agence d’information de la Communion anglicane, le vendredi 2 novembre 2018

Résumé des nouvelles hebdomadaires de l’Agence d’information de la Communion anglicane, le vendredi 2 novembre 2018

02 November 2018

Resumen semanal de noticias del Servicio de Noticias de la Comunión Anglicana a viernes 2 de noviembre de 2018

Resumen semanal de noticias del Servicio de Noticias de la Comunión Anglicana a viernes 2 de noviembre de 2018 

02 November 2018

Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders “immediate release” of Asia Bibi after blasphemy acquittal

A Christian mother who has been detained since 2010 after being convicted of blasphemy has been acquitted by Pakistan’s Supreme Court.

31 October 2018

Church of Ireland urges freedom of religion and expression as country prepares for blasphemy referendum

Voters in Ireland will take part in a referendum next Friday (26 October) to decide whether to abolish the country’s blasphemy laws.

19 October 2018

Résumé des nouvelles hebdomadaires de l’Agence d’information de la Communion anglicane, le vendredi 12 octobre 2018

Résumé des nouvelles hebdomadaires de l’Agence d’information de la Communion anglicane, le vendredi 12 octobre 2018

12 October 2018

Resumen semanal de noticias del Servicio de Noticias de la Comunión Anglicana a viernes 12 de octubre de 2018

Resumen semanal de noticias del Servicio de Noticias de la Comunión Anglicana a viernes 12 de octubre de 2018

12 October 2018

Asia Bibi awaits judgment on final Supreme Court appeal against “blasphemy” death penalty

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has heard the final appeal of a Christian mother-of-five who was sentenced to death for “blasphemy”.

08 October 2018

Fresh setback for Asia Bibi as Supreme Court appeal delayed

Asia Bibi, the Christian woman on death row in Pakistan after being convicted of blasphemy in a row over drinking water, will have to wait for her Supreme Court appeal after a hearing due to take place today was adjourned.

13 October 2016