11 October 2013

Angry parents spark halal school lunch spat

The issue was discussed in the municipal council in September and has been the subjected of intense debate among locals and parents on social media.

In their report to the schools agency the parents have argued that the halal chicken breaches the principle of a religion-neutral education, according to a report by Sveriges Radio (SR).

The municipality's schools are reported to have been serving the chicken, which originates from Denmark, for the past four years. [The Local Europe] Read more