Already, the conscience division has drawn criticism from civil groups concerned that the protections will be used as a license to discriminate, particularly against gay or transgender patients, as well as from abortion rights groups. (christianitytoday.com)
Industry and civil groups in both Europe and America have proven more engaged in their approach to labour, environmental and human rights concerns in the textile and apparel industries. (canadianbusiness.com)
(Note: Japan and the US this week pushed through a proposal banning civil groups from the pre-meeting in Bonn, and perhaps in Paris) (blog.protectorangecounty.org)