BBC Bitesize gave platform to ‘extreme’ anti abortion group

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Health experts slam use of the term ‘pro-life’ and inclusion of US organisation with a history of promoting misinformationA lesson on the BBC’s website promoting the views of an anti-abortion group has been removed by the broadcaster this weekend, following a backlash from health experts.The religious studies revision guide, on BBC Bitesize, the broadcaster’s educational resource, listed “powerful arguments” against abortion, used the term “pro-life” rather than “anti-abortion” and featured a page devoted to a vocal campaign group that wants abortion in Britain to be banned. Continue reading...

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