Update from One Law for All Dear Friend, Thank you as always for your support of One Law for All. As you might know, sharia is being increasingly discussed in the media quite regularly, including an undercover report by the BBC’s Panorama programme. We write today to give a review of that programme, and to …
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Dec 17 2012
One Law for All’s ‘Sounds of Freedom’ Song Competition –calling for entries.
One Law for All is inviting musicians and songwriters to create and submit their original material for a song competition. ‘Change comes about by breaking taboos and pushing aside that which is deemed sacred and art is such an important way of doing this’ –Maryam Namazie, Spokesperson of One Law for All Song entries should …
Nov 06 2012
One law for All – Passion For Freedom – Awards 2012
One Law for All’s 4th Passion for Freedom Art Festival opened on 3 November with a private viewing at Unit24 Gallery. Hundreds attended the viewing. The festival, which is addressing the issue of freedom, is showcasing the work of over 40 artists from 20 countries worldwide (including censored works shown in London for the very …
Nov 04 2012
Despite the Fear
Last night’s private viewing of One Law for All’s 4th Passion for Freedom Art Festival was absolutely brilliant. I spent most of the night on the couch in the back feeling ill but managed to give my speech. The art was fantastic – some shocking, others heart-wrenching or inspiring, and all of them thought-provoking. The …
Aug 18 2012
One Law for All has changed the public debate on Sharia
Dear Supporter, I wanted to write to give you a quick update on some of the things we’ve been doing recently, as well as some of our plans for the near future. Thank you, as always, for your support. Meeting with Trevor Phillips Recently, Maryam and I met with Trevor Phillips, Chair of the Equality …
Jul 10 2012
Letter to Trevor Phillips, Chair of Equality and Human Rights Commission
Maryam Namazie and Anne Marie Waters of One Law for All and the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain met with Trevor Phillips, Chair of Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), on 28 June to raise our concerns about sharia courts in Britain and the Charities Commission’s refusal of charity status for secular organisations. Nobel Laureate …
May 30 2012
Sharia law: neither equal nor free
Here’s a letter being sent out today by my One Law for All co-spokesperson Anne Marie Waters: Dear friend Update on Baroness Cox’s Equality Bill One Law for All has been spending a lot of time recently working with Caroline Cox and her team in promoting the Arbitration and Mediation Services (Equalities) Bill. The aim …
Feb 14 2012
11 February 2012: An Important Stand for Free Expression
One Law for All held a successful rally in defence of free expression on Saturday 11 February 2012 opposite the Houses of Parliament. Hundreds braved the cold weather to join the rally at Old Palace Yard. The rally followed several incidents in London recently where freedom of expression was curtailed in favour of fear of …
Feb 07 2012
11 February: Be there or be square!
Join the International Day for Free Expression Defend the right to criticise religions and beliefs Saturday 11 February 2012 London, UK Rally at Old Palace Yard (across from the House of Lords) 2:00-4:00pm Speakers are: Richard Dawkins (Scientist); A C Grayling (Philosopher); Alex Gabriel (Blogger); Anne Marie Waters (One Law for All); Caroline Cox (Peer); …
Jan 19 2012
HOLD THIS DATE – 11 February 2012: A Day to Defend Free Expression
One Law for All is calling for a rally in defence of free expression and the right to criticise religion on 11 February 2012 in central London from 2-4pm. We are also calling for simultaneous events and acts in defence of free expression on 11 February in countries world-wide. The call follows an increased number …
Dec 24 2011
We intend to step up pace against Sharia law in 2012
Dear Friend, We want to thank you for your support throughout 2011 and to give you a reminder of the important steps we took throughout the year, none of which would have been possible without you. One of the most significant events this year was the introduction of the Arbitration and Mediation (Equality) Bill which …
Dec 02 2011
The pro-Islamist Left is siding with the oppressor
From Enemies not Allies seminar on the Far-Right and Pro-Islamist Left.
Nov 29 2011
Celebrate our third anniversary by donating to One Law for All
Dear friend 10 December 2011 will be One Law for All’s third anniversary. We were established in 2008 to oppose Sharia and religious law courts and demand one secular law for all. Several years back, a campaign similar to ours (and one that I was involved with) managed to push back religious courts in Canada’s …
Nov 22 2011
Seminar today on Sharia Law and the Children Act
One Law for All will host a seminar to explore the terms of the Children Act and whether these are compatible with the tenets and practice of sharia law. It will look at the protections provided to children by the provisions of the Children Act and ask if children in Britain, by virtue of their …
Nov 11 2011
Sharia and Children, A Secular World, and Passion for Freedom
22 November 2011: Seminar on Sharia and Children Act On 22 November, One Law for All will host a seminar on sharia law and the Children Act. In the first examination of its kind, One Law for All will claim that there is a real danger that children, within Muslim communities, are at risk of …
Nov 11 2011
A real passion for freedom!
One Law for All’s third edition art competition and exhibition held during 29 October – 5 November at Unit 24 Gallery in London was a huge success bringing together a shortlisted group of international artists addressing controversial topics such as female genital mutilation, executions of gays in Iran, censorship and the veil via painting, drawing, …
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