Just say no to Dorries' abstinence bill

Icon_article Star Published: January 20, 2012 13:44 by imeddley

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Nadine Dorries bill proposing mandatory abstinence classes for young girls was withdrawn before it could be debated by MPs in parliament today. Close to 100 mostly women protesters welcomed the news of the withdrawal with cheers and applause.

The protest was supported by Women Against Rape and Black Women’s Rape Action Project, The British Humanist Association, Feminist Fightback, Abortion Rights UK, Bristol Feminist Network, Left Front Art, Liberal Conspiracy, National Secular Society, Education for Choice, Parents and Carers for Sex and Relationships Education, Youth Fight for Jobs, Queers Against the Cuts and Slut Means Speak Up.

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