Monday, July 21, 2008

Gay-Christian police row erupts

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[Norfolk Eastern Daily Press] 21 Jul 2008--A row between a Christian police constable and homosexual colleagues could cost taxpayers tens of thous-ands of pounds after the Norfolk officer objected to pro-gay messages.

PC Graham Cogman, 49, from Sea Palling, claims his life was turned into a nightmare after a series of investigations into complaints that he was homophobic. He plans to take the force to an employment tribunal that would rack up a costly legal bill for Norfolk police - though the constabulary says it has not received formal notification of proceedings.

PC Cogman, who fears his job is under threat, says police forces have become obsessed with inclusiveness to the detriment of Christian beliefs.

He added: "The blatant support for homosexual rights in Norfolk police makes being a Christian officer extremely difficult. I am not undertaking this action lightly, but I have to make a stand when things become so blatantly biased against me just because I hold a faith."

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