The Good: OZschwitz churches become potential flashpoint after offering sanctuary to asylum seekers in wake of High Court verdict
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RR Phantom
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Subject: The Good: OZschwitz churches become potential flashpoint after offering sanctuary to asylum seekers in wake of High Court verdict Thu Feb 04, 2016 2:42 am
Churches have taken the extraordinary step of offering sanctuary to asylum seekers facing deportation in the wake of a High Court verdict, raising the prospect of police raids on places of worship and possible charges for clergy.
This is a hugely significant action for any Australian church to take
Ten Anglican churches and cathedrals have invoked the ancient Christian tradition to offer protection to the 267 people - including 37 babies - facing imminent transfer to Nauru after the court on Wednesday upheld the legality of the government's offshore processing regime.