SOCIAL CONSERVATISM AND NON-VIOLENT EXTREMISM

Early day motion 475, tabled 5 November 2014 by John Hemming (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 2 members.

That this House notes the debate about non-violent extremism; further notes that Ofsted has taken a more assertive attitude in respect of promoting a narrow agenda which is intolerant of socially conservative views since that debate started; believes that there are important general principles such as non-discrimination that should be promoted, but recognises that there are different views on matters relating to sexual activity held by different people in society; additionally recognises that there is a conflict between the state encouraging children under the age of 16 to be sexually active and attempting to prevent child sexual exploitation; further believes that it is wrong to equate social conservatism with extremism; and calls for the Government to review with Ofsted, as part of a public debate, how we can develop a more tolerant approach which is more accepting of the variety of views that are held about such issues.

Signatures by party: Independent 1, Liberal Democrat 1.