Alicia Edmund
Alicia joined the Evangelical Alliance as head of public policy in August 2021. Since then, she has worked on a range of issues from asylum resettlement, refugee integration, poverty relief and religious freedom in the UK and overseas.
Alicia leads the advocacy team’s parliament and Whitehall engagement and is focusing all legislative engagement this year on three core themes: dignity, freedom and justice.
Four groups negatively affected by the assisted dying bill
24 March 2025An assisted death is a choice for the few at the expense of the many
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Assisted dying bill reaches a critical point in its parliamentary process
24 March 2025Be a part of a movement persuading MPs to vote ‘no’ at third reading.
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"It's important for people to have a good death," says Rachael Maskell MP
6 March 2025Watch our Cross Section interview with Rachael Maskell MP about palliative care, safeguards and how we journey with those who are suffering
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National Day of Prayer against assisted suicide
6 March 2025Join us in praying every individual can access the care and treatment they need at the end of life
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Kim Leadbeater replaces High Court judge with assisted dying review panels
25 February 2025Backbench Labour MPs are vocalising their concerns in response to Leadbeater’s U-turn
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Education secretary outlines plans to restrict freedoms to home educate
12 February 2025Important read for parents and member organisations working with children and young people in England
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Home secretary announces a £5 million fund to support locally led grooming gangs inquiries
29 January 2025A briefing on the government’s response to a national grooming gangs inquiry and proposed policy commitments to tackle all incidents of child sexual exploitation and abuse.
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God has been faithful in 2024, and the advocacy team are believing for more breakthroughs in 2025
17 December 2024Learn how we have been a faithful witness in the corridors of power over the last 12 months
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Parliament set to debate and vote on legalising assisted dying in England and Wales
12 November 2024The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill will have its second reading on 29 November. Learn what’s being proposed and how to engage your local MP ahead of the debate.
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New statutory duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace – here’s what you need to know
26 October 2024Guidance for churches, business and charities on the Worker Protect (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023
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Scotland’s abortion law review is well underway
20 September 2024The Scottish Government have commissioned a review on abortion laws – here's what you need to know
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