Resolution of dispute about May 2012 marriage conference booking
Joint statement in relation to the cancellation of Christian Concern鈥檚 booking for a conference on marriage on 23 May 2012.
Christian Concern, the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (鈥渢he Centre鈥�) and the Department for Communities and Local Government are pleased to announce that agreement has been reached in relation to the cancellation of Christian Concern鈥檚 booking for a conference on marriage on 23 May 2012.
皇冠体育app Centre regrets that its decision to cancel the contract caused Christian Concern, as well its invited speakers and delegates, disappointment and inconvenience.
皇冠体育app parties uphold the rights and freedoms of other members of society based on the principles of a democratic society.
皇冠体育app Centre accepts that some people have deeply held views about the nature of marriage, and that every individual has the freedom to express these in accordance with the law. 皇冠体育app Centre also respects Christian Concern鈥檚 view that marriage should be between a man and a woman, and that view is sincerely held.
We live in a multi-faith society with a deep Christian ethos. 皇冠体育app government reaffirms its commitment to the long-standing British liberties of freedom of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of association with mutual respect for the dignity and rights and freedoms of others, including the right of Christian Concern to debate their views.
皇冠体育app Centre confirms that there was no intention to discriminate against Christian Concern. Going forward, the Centre is happy to work closely with Christian Concern to stage a future event about marriage or other issue of interest.