LABOUR councils have claimed that artwork by schoolchildren can be considered blasphemous under Islamic law.
They issued guidance to teachers advising against letting pupils paint pictures of the Prophet Mohammed.
It states: “Three-dimensional imagery of humans is considered idolatrous by some Muslims.
“It is very important the school understands this and is also careful not to ask its students to reproduce images of Jesus, Mohammed or other figures considered to be prophets in Islam.”
The guide for schools in northern England aims to highlight “sensitivity around faiths and beliefs”.
Tory Shadow Equalities Minister Claire Coutinho said: “We always warned Labour’s proposed definition of Islamophobia risked creating a back-door blasphemy law.
“And now we’re seeing the consequences in Labour-run councils across the North of England.
“Guidance is being issued that says primary school children shouldn’t draw pictures that could be considered ‘blasphemous’.
“We must never have blasphemy laws in Britain.
“Giving special protections to one group undermines our sense of shared identity and will only lead to more resentment.”
