Labour councils warn schools that children's drawings may be blasphemous to Islam

A Labour council has warned schools that children s drawing might be blasphemous to Islam. In the North, guidance has been handed out to schools by Labour councils warning children s illustrations in art lessons might be “idolatrous” under Islamic law. Designed to educate teachers to ensure religious sensitivities are upheld in the classroom, the advice also warns music and dancing classes could also be contrary to Islamic teachings. The local authorities dishing out the advice include