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Your daily media briefing - Monday 14 October

  

In the Media, our daily collection of news and commentary related to secularism, is one of the most popular features on our website and now available delivered to your inbox.

  

Secularism in the media

 

'Consider religion when teaching LGBT+ issues', says government

The government has published advice for primary school teachers on how to implement a new LGBT-inclusive curriculum next year, urging respect for "sensitivities" among some religious communities.

Tes

 

'No consent' circumcision doctor suspended for a month

A mother whose son was circumcised without her consent said she was "furious" the doctor has only been suspended for a month.

BBC

 

‘Victims must despair of the Vatican’s handling of abuse’ – NSS letter

NSS president Keith Porteous Wood highlights the Vatican's failure to cooperate with the public inquiry on child abuse or the UN (scroll down to read).

The Tablet (£)

 

MP wants change to marriage age to stop forced nuptials

Sarah Champion, the MP for Rotherham in south Yorkshire, wants a change in the legal marriage age to stop teenagers being forced into it against their will.

Planet Radio

 

Ofsted ‘considers’ approach to gender segregation after quashing ‘inadequate’ inspection of Jewish school

Ofsted is considering whether to change its approach to gender segregation after quashing the 'inadequate' rating of a Jewish school it accused of breaking equalities laws.

Schools Week

 

Academy trust in plea for cash as Hindu school bid remains ‘on hold’

An academy trust struggling to open a new voluntary-aided Hindu school is offering "naming rights" to prospective parents who pledge large enough donations.

Schools Week

 

Woman describes 'awful' journey to husband's assisted death

The wife of a former teacher who ended his life at a Swiss euthanasia clinic last month has said having to travel abroad made it much harder to bear.

BBC

 

Man reported to police for discussing assisted suicide with terminally ill father

A man caring for his terminally ill father was reported to police for discussing assisted suicide.

Wales Online

 

Poland election: Ruling Law and Justice party claims victory

Poland's governing Law and Justice party, which has a strong relationship with the Catholic Church, has claimed victory in Sunday's general election.

BBC

 

Uganda announces ‘Kill the Gays’ law imposing death penalty on homosexuals

Uganda has announced plans to impose the death penalty on homosexuals.

The Independent

 

US attorney general warns of 'militant' secularism in speech about declining religious values

US attorney general William Barr has said declining religious values and the loss of the "traditional moral order" is causing many of society's ills.

Washington Examiner

 

Prince Charles attends sainthood ceremony at Vatican

The prince of Wales has attended a ceremony at the Vatican where the pope declared John Henry Newman a saint.

The Telegraph

  

Latest from the No More Faith Schools campaign

 

DfE plans to keep cap on faith-based discrimination in admissions

The government has said it has no plans to lift a 50% cap on faith-based admissions to new faith schools in England.

  

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