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Sexual Orientation Regulations (SORs)


The Alliance is committed to seeking to present Christ credibly in the public square and evangelicals as 'good news' people for spiritual and social transformation.

Rev Joel Edwards
Rev Joel Edwards, General Director, Evangelical Alliance


Equality Act (Sexual Orientation Regulations) - Frequently asked questions format-pdf
An initial overview, interpretation and introduction to the Sexual Orientation Regulations (SORs). Based on current understanding of the potential legal implications.




Date originally published: Friday 5th January 2007

The Evangelical Alliance is still committed to holding Government officials to account on the soon-awaited regulations in England and Wales, as it has done from the beginning of this legislation’s development.

The regulations seek to prevent discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation in the area of goods, facilities and services.

The principle of the law here is valuable – to defend people from discrimination – but religious and civil liberties could be threatened if a fair balance of rights is not achieved.

Last May, the Alliance responded to the Government’s consultation paper on these regulations in a lengthy document. Read the preamble to the Alliance’s response to 'Getting Equal'. It also sets out its position, indicating some of the work done and giving action points for information and prayer on these complex regulations in the 'Sexual Orientation Regulations' Paper.

But the debate over this also raises wider issues than one particular set of regulations.

How can we, as Christians, effectively and prophetically protest in a democracy, where freedom has to be balanced against justice and equality?

And how can we do this in a way that shows the uncompromising love of Christ?

General director Joel Edwards explores these issues in his letter to leaders of Alliance member churches.

The Alliance is committed to seeking to present Christ credibly in the public square and evangelicals as ‘good news’ people for spiritual and social transformation.

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