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** Your daily media briefing - Friday 28 August
In the Media <[link removed]> is our daily collection of news and commentary related to secularism, available delivered to your inbox. You can also read the latest news <[link removed]> and opinion <[link removed]> and listen to our podcasts <[link removed]> on our website.
** Secularism in the media
* Commission launches inquiry into church in 'coronavirus cleansing kits' case - NSS mentioned <[link removed]>
The Charity Commission has opened a statutory inquiry into a charity that promoted fake coronavirus protection kits. In April, the regulator said it had opened a compliance case into The Kingdom Church GB, which runs a church in south London, after the National Secular Society said the charity had been advertising false coronavirus cleansing products made of oil and string.
Third Sector
* Call for parliament to review assisted dying law in England and Wales <[link removed]>
Relatives of people who have brought legal cases on assisted dying are for the first time making a joint appeal for an inquiry into the current law in England and Wales, saying there is an overwhelming case for change.
The Guardian
* Harrow East MP backs Denham Hindu temple crematorium plans <[link removed]>
Bob Blackman MP has lent his support to plans for a crematorium attached to a Hindu temple, despite concerns around the impact it will have on green belt land.
This Is Local London
* Vatican concludes review into Ampleforth Abbey <[link removed]>
The Vatican has concluded that Fr Cuthbert Madden, who stepped aside as Abbot in 2016 during an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct, should not return to Ampleforth Abbey.
The Tablet
* Germany: Over 1,400 youths accuse Catholic religious orders of sexual abuse <[link removed]>
Hundreds of monks, nuns, and other members of Catholic religious orders in Germany have been accused of sexually abusing children and teenagers.
Deutsche Welle
* Australian Capital Territory bans ‘conversion therapy’, including by religious groups <[link removed]>
The law bans anyone from attempting a 'treatment' or practice to change another person's sexuality or gender identity.
Gay Star News
* New Zealand: Parents circumcise own son due to unavailability of mohel <[link removed]>
Jewish parents in New Zealand decided to circumcise their newborn son five months after his birth, as coronavirus regulations made finding a professional circumciser impossible.
The Jerusalem Post
* 'Is coronavirus a reason to skip circumcision?' <[link removed]>
"My husband and I are both proud Jews, but we didn't circumcise our son. We refused to subject him to what we believe is a traumatic and hurtful practice."
Forward
* China secretly built hundreds of prison camps to hold minority Muslims, says report <[link removed]>
China has secretly constructed new prisons and internment camps over the past several years as the Communist Party-ruled country ramps up its mass detention campaign against Muslim minorities, according to a report on Thursday.
New York Post
* 'Uyghur Muslims need our help' <[link removed]>
Anyone who believes in universal human rights has a moral duty to defend the Uyghur Muslims, says Khadija Khan.
Sister-hood
* Brazil: Catholic priest under investigation over accusations pilgrim donations were misused <[link removed]>
A popular priest is being investigated by prosecutors over accusations he diverted donations at Brazil's third largest pilgrimage site into real estate investments, including a ranch and a luxury beach house, authorities said.
Reuters
* Islamic State ramping up attacks in Iraq and Syria, says UN counter-terror chief <[link removed]>
The Islamic State terror group is reorganising and ramping up its guerrilla-style attacks in Syria and Iraq, the United Nations' counter-terrorism chief has warned, adding that the crisis unleashed by coronavirus could make it easier to recruit a new generation of jihadists.
The Telegraph
** The latest from the NSS
* Anthony Lester’s legacy for human rights and secularism <[link removed]>
Keith Porteous Wood reflects on the achievements of Lord Lester, who died earlier this month, and the enduring relevance of his work.
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