EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 32 MIN
EXTRA: Religious education in schools – Supreme Court ruling explained
from The State of Us · host BBC Sounds
The Christian religious education (RE) taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.In a unanimous judgement the UK's highest court allowed an appeal by an unnamed father and daughter from Northern Ireland.BBC News NI education correspondent Robbie Meredith joins Tara Mills and Declan Harvey to explain what it will mean for schools and pupils going forward. From nativities and assemblies to RE and sex ed – what is going to change?Get in touch: [email protected]
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The Christian religious education (RE) taught in schools in Northern Ireland is unlawful, the UK Supreme Court has ruled.In a unanimous judgement the UK's highest court allowed an appeal by an unnamed father and daughter from Northern Ireland.BBC News NI education correspondent Robbie Meredith joins Tara Mills and Declan Harvey to explain what it will mean for schools and pupils going forward. From nativities and assemblies to RE and sex ed – what is going to change?Get in touch: [email protected]
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