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Episode 11

Episode 11 of 20

Samira Ahmed and guests discuss the ethical issues of the moment, with viewers joining the interactive debate. Is there a lack of compassion in hospitals?

Guests include Liberal Democrat MP Evan Harris, Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali and writer Christina Rees.

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This week's panellists

Joining Samira this week are Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali, former Bishop of Rochester; Dr Evan Harris, former Lib Dem MP who now writes a Science Blog in Guardian; Christina Rees, Christian writer and commentator; and Zoe Margolis, blogger and author.

Do our hospitals lack compassion?

Standards of care in the NHS are under fire. The care of elderly patients is a particular concern.Β 

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali will argue that compassion is no longer seen as a priority in our hospitals. Do you agree with him?Β  On Sunday Morning Live, we ask you to decide: Do our hospitals lack compassion? Β 

Should children be taught about pornography in school?

According to its latest research, the NSPCC says the absence of meaningful sex education in schools means the internet is warping young people’s views about relationships.

Many girls feel they have to β€œlook and perform like porn stars” in order to be liked by boys, the NSPCC claims.Β 

Almost a third of pupils believe pornography dictates how they should behave in a relationship.Β  Claire Perry MP, one of the Prime Minister’s advisers on children, says teachers need to address the negative impact of online pornography. That's the question for our second debate this week:Β Should children be taught about pornography in school?

Does God have any place in public life?

This week the Girl Guides started a new oath, which Β no longer makes any mention of God.Β  Some girl guide troops rebelled against the move before agreeing to adopt the wording. But some religious people believe the change is another example of religion being pushed out of out of public life. Our final debate this week: Does God have any place in public life?

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Presenter Samira Ahmed
Series Editor Dave Stanford
Producer Neil Dimmock
Participant Evan Harris
Participant Michael Nazir Ali
Participant Christina Rees

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