Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament

Government plans to increase nuclear warhead stockpile illegal say academics

The plans unveiled by the UK government in March to increase the cap on the number of nuclear warheads stockpiled by more than 40% would be a breach of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, according to two leading legal academics. Prof Christine Chinkin, a longtime consultant for the UN, and Dr Louise Arimatsu, a former fellow

Christian CND joins calls for Barclays to change policy on nuclear weapons

5MayRussell Whiting

Christian CND has joined other faith organisations in calling on Barclays to change its policy around investing in nuclear weapons as shareholders gather for the banks AGM this morning (Wednesday 5 May). The Investing in Change Report, produced by the Nuclear Weapons Financing Research Group, of which Christian CND is a member, found that Barclays

Global Day of Action on Military Spending

27AprilRussell Whiting

Monday 26 April marks the Global Day of Action on Military Spending, with groups around the world calling for money currently spent on the military to be diverted to other, socially productive priorities. Last year the global amount of money spent on the military was estimated at $1.9 trillion – thats around 2.2% of global Gross

Scottish Elections: Make Trident your red line

19AprilRussell Whiting

Christian CND has joined up with Scottish CND and many other peace groups to encourage our supporters to press candidates on their views on Trident ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections, which will take place on Thursday 6 May. The Scottish Parliament has previously been supportive of nuclear disarmament with the Scottish National Party, Scottish

Bruce Kent and Valerie Flessati given prestiguous award

14AprilRussell Whiting

Long-time Christian CND members Bruce Kent and Valerie Flessati have been awarded the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lambeth Cross for Ecumenism. Announcing the award Lambeth Palace cited the couples “exceptional, tireless and lifelong dedication to the Christian ecumenical search for peace, both individually and together.” Both Bruce and Valerie have been influential in the peace movement, among