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** Your daily media briefing - Friday 4 September
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
* SNP Hate Crime Bill deluged with almost 2,000 responses - NSS mentioned <[link removed]>
MSPs have received almost 2,000 submissions on the SNP Government's Hate Crime Bill in an "unprecedented" response to a piece of legislation.
The Herald
* Scots MP criticises the Bishops' Bench in petition to abolish the House of Lords <[link removed]>
A Scots MP has petitioned the House of Commons to abolish the unelected House of Lords - warning that it is one of only two parliamentary bodies in the world that reserves places for the clergy.
The Herald
* UK public tribunal to probe Uighur genocide allegations <[link removed]>
A prominent British human rights lawyer is convening an independent tribunal in London to investigate whether the Chinese government's alleged rights abuses against Uighur Muslims constitute genocide or crimes against humanity.
Associated Press
* 'Islamophobia' complaint against Haringey council sent to Labour London board <[link removed]>
Councillor Pat Berryman allegedly accused a member of "weaponising your religion" when they asked for arrangements to be made in meetings for those fasting during Ramadan.
Labour List
* 'Could Scotland’s hate crime bill make depictions of Mohammed illegal?' <[link removed]>
It is hardly a stretch to suppose that someone out there might consider a satirical or derogatory depiction of the Islamic prophet Mohammed offensive and report it to police, says Stephen Daisley.
The Spectator
* Nigeria: Musician sentenced to death for blasphemy appeals judgment <[link removed]>
Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, a musician sentenced to death for blasphemy against the Islamic prophet Muhammad by a sharia court, has appealed the judgment.
Sahara Reporters
* US: Republican senators ask the FDA to classify the abortion pill as 'dangerous' <[link removed]>
Twenty Republican senators sent a letter to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking that the abortion pill be deemed dangerous.
Mail Online
* US: Research shows how public schools discriminate against atheist and Muslim families <[link removed]>
A group of researchers have said that public school principals in the US discriminate against atheist and Muslim families.
Friendly Atheist (Patheos)
* US: The Democrats are 'opposed to faith', says charity trustee Franklin Graham <[link removed]>
The Samaritan's Purse charity CEO has said the Democrats are "opposed to faith" and that God 'has put Trump in this position'.
Christian Today
* Facebook bans Indian politician over alleged hate speech <[link removed]>
Facebook has banned a politician from India's ruling party over alleged hate speech on the social media service after facing strong condemnation over its inaction and handling of similar posts.
The Telegraph
* Islamic State: Giant library of group's online propaganda discovered <[link removed]>
One of the largest collections of online material belonging to Islamic State has been discovered by researchers at the Institute of Strategic Dialogue.
BBC
* Archbishop Paglia: Catholic politicians cannot protect or promote abortion <[link removed]>
A Catholic archbishop has said Catholic politicians should not promote or endorse legal protections of any kind for abortion.
Catholic Herald
** The latest from the NSS
* NSS welcomes plan to give couples more freedom over where they marry <[link removed]>
The NSS has welcomed Law Commission proposals for comprehensive reform of England and Wales's wedding laws.
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