Northern Ireland written question – answered at on 13 March 2006.
David Simpson
Shadow Minister (Trade and Industry)
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what redress is available to parents of a child removed from a class in Northern Ireland for expressing a belief in intelligent design.
Angela Smith
Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Northern Ireland Office, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office)
I would not expect such a situation to occur, as schools should show respect for the beliefs of every pupil. If it did, as with any issue of concern, parents should discuss the matter with the principal and Board of Governors of the school. If this did not resolve the issue, parents could seek redress from their Education and Library Board's Curriculum Complaints Tribunal.
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