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Your daily media briefing - Wednesday 18 March

  

In the Media is our daily collection of news and commentary related to secularism, available delivered to your inbox. You can also read the latest news and opinion and listen to our podcasts on our website.

  

Secularism in the media

 

Most NHS specialists in NI would take part in abortions: survey

A significant majority of NHS obstetricians and gynaecologists have indicated their support for delivering abortion services in Northern Ireland, according to an Ulster University survey.

Belfast Telegraph

 

Coronavirus social distancing guidance applies to religious gatherings, says Matt Hancock

UK health secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed that the government's new social distancing guidelines apply to places of worship.

Christian Today

 

Religious organisations 'lack external oversight for safeguarding of children'

Religious organisations are subject to "little to none external oversight" of how they ensure children are protected from sexual abuse, an inquiry has heard.

Premier Christian News

 

Manchester Arena bombing: Hashem Abedi guilty of 22 murders

The brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi has been found guilty of murdering 22 people.

BBC

 

Islamic preacher Khandaker Rahman accused of mosque rape

An Islamic preacher has gone on trial accused of raping a schoolgirl at his mosque 15 years ago.

BBC

 

Church wants to teach ‘Biblical world view’ at new Aberdeen school

A church wants to open the first independent religious school in Aberdeen to teach children a "Biblical world view".

Evening Express

 

Muslim students less likely to be awarded top class degrees

Students from Muslim families are less likely to be awarded top class degrees than students from other religions or beliefs, according to research.

The Guardian

 

Decision 'imminent' on whether last abortion clinic can stay open in Missouri

A decision about whether the last abortion clinic in the US state of Missouri can remain open is "imminent", advocates involved in the case have said.

The Guardian

 

‘We can’t ignore Turkey’s war on free speech’

European and British leaders should resolve to stop President Erdogan undermining his country's rule of law any further.

The Times (£)

  

Latest from the NSS

 

NSS welcomes ECHR’s rejection of anti-abortion nurses’ appeal

A European court has rejected an appeal by two nurses who were not hired as midwives in Sweden because they refused to perform abortions.

  

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