Scripture Union sex education 'not religious'

Thursday, 27 April 2017 00:00

The Island's Education and Children Minister says a religious group teaching sex education doesn't bring religion into classrooms.

This week in Tynwald, Graham Cregeen faced questions from Ramsey MHK Dr Alex Allinson about how students are taught about sex.

Mr Cregeen revealed the Scripture Union - a mission group that says it wants to use the Bible to inspire children, young people and adults to know God - teaches the subject in the Island's secondary schools.

But he denied religion played a part in the course called Love Life:

More from Isle of Man News

Company says it's got Island regulator's first medical cannabis licence

A local company says it's been awarded the first ever medicinal cannabis license on the Island by the Gambling Supervision Commission.
Late TT rider to have race named after him

A racer who lost his life at the TT is to have a race in Northern Ireland named after him.
Mountain Road closed until later this afternoon

The Department of Infrastructure says it’s temporarily closed the Mountain Road this afternoon.
Minister says White Hoe roadworks were essential

The Manx Utilities chairman says traffic problems caused by closing Kewaigue Hill were unavoidable, but the work's been essential.
Majority pay parking tickets before coroner's needed, says minister

The Treasury Minister says 72 percent of parking fines are paid within the 42 day period, before enforcement is needed.
Adventure sports company up for sale

An adventure company which has been running on the Island for more than 20 years is up for sale.
White Hoe to reopen one-way tomorrow

Manx Utilities says it'll partly reopen the road at White Hoe tomorrow.
Chinese takeaway announces closure

A Chinese takeaway in Douglas says it's closing down at the end of this month.