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Norfolk Christian PC sacked in gay rights row
 2008: A constable who accused Norfolk police of promoting gay rights over religious beliefs has been sacked from the force for misconduct.
PC Graham Cogman, father-of-two, who attends the Anglican church at Sea Palling, had previously been disciplined after sending e-mails to colleagues quoting biblical texts and sending remarks which were considered offensive to homosexuals.
In one message, the 49-year-old suggested homosexual sex was sinful and another, addressed to a gay liaison officer, included the phrase "Love the sinner, hate the deed". He later circulated the details of an American organisation which offered to "cure" homosexuality.
Norfolk police confirmed that, following a misconduct hearing on November 25, Mr Cogman was found guilty of two charges: one of failing to comply with a lawful order over the use of police computers and another of failing to treat a colleague with politeness and tolerance.
He was dismissed for the first charge and will be required to resign for the second, although he still has the right to appeal against both.
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