Friday, 19 February 2010

The Government must not pander to homophobia and ignorance

The Government’s decision to allow faith schools to teach sex education "in a way that reflects the school’s religious character", is an unwelcome and undesirable turn of events.

Labour has already given an opt-out from sex and relationship education up to age 15. This move will further dilute the information that all young people should be entitled to, before they reach the age of consent.

State-funded schools must not put their own spin on sex and relationship education.

The Government must not pander to homophobia or to those who want young people kept in ignorance.

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