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BBC NEWS | How a Shia ritual ended in court

Posted by Margaret on Wednesday, Aug 27, 2008

A Muslim has been found guilty of child cruelty after forcing two boys to beat themselves during a religious ceremony. The practice has caused controversy in Britain, but this is the first case of its kind to be brought before a UK court.

BBC NEWS | UK | How a Shia ritual ended in court.

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