A group of five parents who wanted carers to be able to take children out of sex and relationship education in Wales have lost their legal challenge.
A group of parents have lost a legal challenge against teaching young children about gender identity and sex in primary schools across Wales.government's new relationships and sexuality education curriculum.
In written arguments, Paul Diamond, representing the claimants, said the legal challenge centred on the"whole-school approach" of the new curriculum, which means parents cannot excuse their children from the teaching. Jonathan Moffett KC, representing the Welsh government, rejected the language used by the claimants, calling it"hyperbolic rhetoric".
Jeremy Miles, minister for education and Welsh language, said in a statement:"We have been clear that RSE is intended to keep children safe and to promote respect and healthy relationships.
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