Controversial anti-abortion group visited several Lanarkshire schools

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Several schools throughout Lanarkshire have been visited by a controversial anti abortion campaign group.The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) have spoken to pupils over a number of years on topics including "new life and abortion" and on "understanding development of new life".Quotes from teaching staff at St Andrew's and St Bride's school in East Kilbride are also used on brochures promoting the group, who have previously campaigned against same sex marriage and assisted suicide.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Secular organisations have criticised SPUC being allowed to speak to pupils, however local councils told Lanarkshire Live the campaigners visits were part of providing a balanced view on topics in schools.An investigation earlier this week by the Herald newspaper revealed the group have spoken at schools in eight council areas in Scotland over a several year period.We can reveal three South Lanarkshire schools have been visited by the group - St Andrew's and St Bride's, Trinity High in Rutherglen and St John Ogilvie High School in Hamilton.

In North Lanarkshire, Our Lady's High School in Cumbernauld, St Aidan's High School in Wishaw, St Ambrose High School in Coatbridge and Taylor High School in Motherwell all hosted the group.The SPUC website states that they are