1. Eminent environmental microbiologist, Dr Ian Benkharn, described the government ban on church services as ‘bizarre’, ‘contradictory’, ‘perverse’ and ‘unreasonable’.

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https://christianconcern.com/ccpressreleases/christian-leaders-invoke-magna-carta-and-sue-the-government-over-church-lockdown/
2. He concluded: ‘In light of the current knowledge of COVID-19 coronavirus infection, and the general principles of infection prevention and control, I can identify no scientifically valid barriers to reopening of churches for services as outlined here.’

https://christianconcern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CC-Resource-Misc-Church-Precautions-Reopening-200614.pdf
3. Expert in Christian public theology, Dr Martin Parsons, who concludes his witness statement by saying that English and Scottish law sets out:

‘Distinct spheres for church and government.' https://christianconcern.com/ccpressreleases/christian-leaders-invoke-magna-carta-and-sue-the-government-over-church-lockdown/
Christian leaders invoke Magna Carta and sue the government over church lockdown - Christian Concern

Permission to re-open on 4 July is a welcome start but not enough, say 25 pastors and bishops, as they ask the High Court to protect ancient liberties of the Church.

https://christianconcern.com/ccpressreleases/christian-leaders-invoke-magna-carta-and-sue-the-government-over-church-lockdown/
4. And adds that the government is 'specifically excluded from interference in matters of worship beyond minor details (adiaphora) in England and excluded from interference in all aspects of worship in Scotland.’

https://christianconcern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/CC-Resource-Misc-Martin-Parsons-Expert-Statement-Churches-200623.pdf
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