The Borgarting Court of Appeal declared the loss of registration and denial of state grants for Jehovah’s Witnesses invalid, citing that social distancing does not constitute psychological violence or children’s rights violations. They found that the decisions were not in compliance with the Religious Communities Act and European Convention on Human Rights. The Court of Appeal’s judgment vindicated Jehovah’s Witnesses and deemed the denial of grants and registration as invalid, overturning the District Court’s ruling from the previous year.
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Sewage leak shuts new Alton Towers ride on opening day
On its opening day, Alton Towers' new attraction Toxicator was forced to close due to a burst pipe causing a leak of a brown liquid, which visitors mistook for raw sewage. Despite frustration from guests, the theme park denied it was sewage and stated it was an unrelated burst pipe. After a two-hour closure, operations resumed, and the ride is now fully open to guests. Full Article
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