23 April 2012

Other News In Brief

Investigation Launched Following Rape Case Tweets

Sheffield United have launched an inquiry into Twitter comments by a team-mate of Ched Evans after the Wales international was jailed for rape.

Following legal experts expressing concern over the alleged naming of Evans's victim by Twitter users, the club said it was "aware of a very serious matter" following the posting by reserve team player Connor Brown.

Former Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer said anyone who published the name of a rape victim was committing a crime.

Dissident Anglicans Meeting In London

Leaders of a worldwide dissident Anglican movement are meeting in London to discuss how to sustain traditional Christian beliefs.

The Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (FCA) grew out of concern over developments in some national Churches, such as the ordination of gay bishops in the US.

Some 200 delegates from 29 countries are expected to attend the leadership conference at a south London church.

Prince Harry Honoured With Humanitarian Award

Prince Harry is to receive an award in recognition of his charitable work supporting servicemen and women.

The distinguished humanitarian leadership award will be presented to the 27-year-old prince in Washington DC in May by the Atlantic Council.

The prince has chosen to accept the award on behalf of himself and his brother, the Duke of Cambridge.

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