The Western Isles council voted overwhelmingly in favour of rejecting LGBTQ+ inclusive sex education in place of Roman Catholic teachings on relationships, sexual health and parenthood (RSHP).
According to The Guardian, the Isles, which are just off the coast of Scotland, held the vote after Church of Scotland ministers complained about new LGBTQ+ inclusive teaching regulations, which were backed by the country’s government.
Minister Rev Hugh Stewart, lobbied councillors to reject the official education materials, claiming it was inappropriate for young children to be taught about anatomy and would force religious families into tolerating LGBTQ+ people.