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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Athena Stavrou

Teachers could get protection against blasphemy claims under new laws

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Teachers could be given protection from claims of blasphemy under proposals reportedly set out in a new government-commissioned report.

According to The Times, the report will urge the Department for Education (DfE) to issue schools with statutory guidance to protect teachers’ freedom of expression – including that schools should not automatically suspend teachers over blasphemy claims.

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