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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
* Parents claim 'discrimination' after council withdraws free bus passes for faith school pupils <[link removed]>
Stockport council says it has taken the 'difficult decision' to withdraw free bus passes for faith school pupils in the face of huge financial pressures. But angry parents say it is tantamount to 'discrimination' and shows an 'utter disrespect' of their Catholic faith.
Manchester Evening News
* Iranian Muslims who converted to Christianity win right to remain in landmark case <[link removed]>
Muslim Iranians who have converted to Christianity have won a landmark fight with home secretary Priti Patel to remain in Scotland in UK test case that is understood to impact on hundreds of potential asylum seeker claims.
The Herald
* Bishop under investigation for giving paedophile vicar a reference <[link removed]>
The Bishop of Carlisle is being investigated by the Church of England after he provided a character reference for paedophile priest Robert Bailey.
Swindon Advertiser
* Church of Scotland ‘sorry’ over role in child migrant scheme <[link removed]>
Thousands of children, generally between the age of three and 14, were sent overseas to countries such as Australia and New Zealand in an attempt to give them a better life. Instead, however, many children were abused.
STV News
* 'Comedians are vital allies in the fight for free speech' <[link removed]>
The hate crime bill is a law which if introduced could change comedy – and free speech – forever, says Hardeep Singh.
The Spectator
* 'Spotlight: Conversion controversy' <[link removed]>
Two NI GPs speak about their trauma as a result of what they say was LGBT 'conversion therapy', as the Prime Minister commits to pushing forward with legislation to ban the practice.
BBC
* Macron unveils separatism bill aimed at promoting secularism <[link removed]>
President Emmanuel Macron on Friday outlined new legislation aimed at groups considered hostile to France and French values.
France24
* US: Report finds flaws in Catholic Church abuse-prevention plans <[link removed]>
Child-protection policies adopted by Roman Catholic leaders to curb clergy sex abuse in the United States are inconsistent and often worryingly incomplete, according to a think tank's two-year investigation encompassing all 32 of the country's archdioceses.
Associated Pres
* US: Freedom From Religion group sues Alabama over ‘So help me God’ voter oath <[link removed]>
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit challenging Alabama's mandatory religious oath for voter registration.
AL.com
* New Zealand ruling party vows to ban efforts to alter sexual orientation
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's centre-left government vowed on Monday to ban conversion therapy, which aims to change a person's sexual orientation.
Reuters
* 'Has Mubarak Bala been killed?' <[link removed]>
There are speculations that the president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, Mubarak Bala, has been murdered in prison in Kano, Northern Nigeria. He was arrested after criticising Islam.
Modern Ghana
* 'India’s caste system is broken – it’s time to tear it down and rebuild the nation' <[link removed]>
We must stand up for our brothers and sisters' rights and privileges, no matter what class-system they are in, says Peony Hirwani.
The Independent
** In case you missed it...
* Religious fundamentalists can’t be trusted with child protection <[link removed]>
The extraordinary antics of Jehovah's Witnesses at the public inquiry on child sexual abuse show why independent oversight of religious organisations is needed to protect children from abuse, says Richard Scorer.
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