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Circumcision could be ‘child abuse’ if done wrong, UK prosectors warn after deaths
by Jesse OrineComments Off on Circumcision could be ‘child abuse’ if done wrong, UK prosectors warn after deaths
British Jews are weighing in after authorities said they are considering deeming some circumcisions “a form of child abuse” following deaths from the procedure. The Crown Prosecution Service, the region’s chief agency for criminal prosecutions, said that while male circumcision is not a crime, it may constitute child abuse “if carried out incorrectly or in […]
Australian writers’ festival collapses — and apologizes — after boycott over disinvited Palestinian activist
by Jesse OrineComments Off on Australian writers’ festival collapses — and apologizes — after boycott over disinvited Palestinian activist
The organizers of an Australian literary festival pulled the plug on this year’s event on Tuesday, after nearly 200 authors said they would boycott over the disinvitation of a Palestinian-Australian author and activist who has justified “armed struggle.” The board of the Adelaide Writers’ Week announced last week that they had disinvited Randa Abdel-Fattah, saying they […]
