Sentence examples for on grounds of conscience from inspiring English sources

The 1967 act grants anti-abortion medical staff exemption on grounds of conscience.

But the rule will require institutions to pay for contraceptive drugs and services they find objectionable on grounds of conscience.

Fianna Fail, the main opposition party, had to give its deputies a free vote on grounds of conscience.

Ashers Baking Company, a family-run bakery based in County Antrim, refused on grounds of conscience to bake the cake.

The navy denied his claim that he was objecting to the war on grounds of conscience, and gave no reason why.

The All Black captain Graham Mourie refused to play on grounds of conscience and there may never have been a more courageous stand in the annals of the game.

At first glance, the Hobby Lobby case seems slightly ludicrous: on grounds of tender conscience, the crafting retailer refuses to include certain contraceptive methods on employee health insurance plans mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

One of the ACLU's most significant freedom-of-religion cases involved the defense in the late 1930s of Jehovah's Witnesses who refused, on the grounds of conscience, to allow their children to salute the flag in their public classrooms.

Doctors, nurses and midwives can opt out on the grounds of conscience.

People who object to women bishops on the grounds of conscience can remain in the Church in Wales.

"The pro-choice side acknowledges the conscience argument, but wants to ensure access to legal abortion and believes that such access should not be restricted by those who oppose the law on the grounds of conscience.