Lords debate blasphemy law

Last updated March 14, 2008 14:55

The House of Lords will be discussing today whether the blasphemy law should be abolished.

The government is considering getting rid of the ruling which makes it a crime to "threaten the beliefs of the Church of England."

The Archbishops of York and Canterbury say they'd be happy to see the law withdrawn, as long as the government explains why.

Christian lawyer Michael Phillips tells Premier the law should remain as it is:

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