Mediumship and the Law, or Laws placed upon Our Religion!
This is guidance for mediums who work with the public either in church or in private. Mediumship is now complicated with laws that are nothing to do with religion. This would not happen to any other religion in England or Britain, or to any UK or English church. Would any other religion stand for it?
“The old Fraudulent Mediums legislation is no longer in force. Within UK law, mediumship is now regulated under consumer protection law which protects people who pay to receive mediumship services. If payment is required then it should be clear what is being paid for and people must not be harmed by what they experience.
Events held in Spiritualist churches where the general public are asked to pay an entrance fee, even though these may be a normal part of a churches’ programme of religious activities, are likely to be subject to the provisions of consumer protection law. As such we must ensure that the public is not misled into making payment to attend church events and that vulnerable people are protected.
If a member of the public were to attend an event, not knowing what happens, he might find the experience satisfying, disappointing or disturbing. If disturbed, taking this to its extreme, he might claim to have been psychologically damaged, he might consider a claim for damages! Therefore, to explain events and to warn vulnerable people, the SNU has issued guidelines and produced disclaimer notices.”
In my humble opinion, people who are bereaved, are looking for proof of life after death and often turn to Spiritualism for comfort and answers, where other religions may leave them wanting.
Trading Standards have little to do with this sort of spiritual work and they do not, nor can they be expected, to understand it. It is a case of horses for courses, and the majority of excellent mediums are now penalised by the unscrupulous people who pretend to be one of us.