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Your daily media briefing - Friday 8 November

  

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

 

Cardinal says Catholic Church will not agree to break the seal of confession in abuse cases

Vincent Nichols, the leading Catholic cleric in England and Wales, has said the Catholic Church will oppose measures to require priests to reveal details of child abuse which they learn about in the confessional.

The Tablet

 

Ex-Labour MP to run as independent after being dropped over anti-LGBT row

A former Labour MP has confirmed he will run as an independent in the general election after the party withdrew its support for him after he backed protesters who opposed LGBT-inclusive teaching.

The Guardian

 

Police background check will include marks for ‘causing offence’

Humberside Police has said an enhanced DBS check will show any accusations of 'hate incidents', including those based on religion.

Uncommon Ground Media

 

Supporters of Indian nationalist party BJP to campaign for Conservative candidates in election

Supporters of India's governing nationalist party the BJP will be actively campaigning for Conservative Party candidates against the Labour Party during the general election.

Sky News

 

Fewer believe Northern Ireland community relations are getting better

Fewer people in Northern Ireland think relations between Protestants and Catholics are improving compared to two years ago, a new report has found.

Belfast Telegraph

 

Christians urged to join prayer nights over NI abortion laws

A 40-day and 40-night prayer initiative against the liberalisation of Northern Ireland's abortion laws will culminate next week with a special evening of 'repentance and reparation' at a Belfast church.

Belfast Telegraph

 

Malaysia sentences five men to jail, caning and fines for gay sex

A Malaysian religious court sentenced five men on Thursday to jail, caning and fines for attempting gay sex, media and a rights group said.

Reuters

  

Latest from the NSS

 

We should expect the religious to follow the same laws as everyone else

In response to a targeted criticism of the NSS for campaigning to end non-stun slaughter, Chris Sloggett says the principle of one law for all is worth upholding.

  

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