The British Humanist Association (BHA) has reacted to news that there are at
least 40 schools in Britain which teach creationism in science lessons.

The figures were revealed in a report broadcast on More 4 News on Tuesday,
and are the result of inquiries made to 50 Evangelical, Jewish and Muslim
schools.

Andrew Copson, BHA Director of Education and Public Affairs said: "It is
appalling that there are thousands of children in Britain who are being
taught that evolution is a myth and creationism a fact.

"It is even worse that almost 1,000 of those children attend schools funded
by taxpayers, which teach creationism despite national guidance that it has
no place in the science classroom.

"We are glad that the government is currently producing new guidance on how
to deal with creationism in schools but it is crucial that school inspectors
are also trained to check faith schools rigorously for the teaching of
creationism or intelligent design."