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Oxford University Press bans use of pig, sausage or pork-related words to avoid offending Muslims
The Oxford University Press guidelines emerge after a radio discussion on free speech in the wake of the Paris attacks
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The Oxford University Press has warned its writers not to mention pigs, sausages or pork-related words in book Photo: ALAMY
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2:47PM GMT 14 Jan 2015
The Oxford University Press has warned its writers not to mention pigs, sausages or pork-related words in children's books, in an apparent bid to avoid offending Jews and Muslims.
The existence of the publisher's guidelines emerged after a radio discussion on free speech in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Speaking on Radio 4's Today programme, presenter Jim Naughtie said: "I've got a letter here that was sent out by OUP to an author doing something for young people.
"Among the things prohibited in the text that was commissioned by OUP was the following: Pigs plus sausages, or anything else which could be perceived as pork.
"Now, if a respectable publisher, tied to an academic institution, is saying you've got to write a book in which you cannot mention pigs because some people might be offended, it’s just ludicrous. It is just a joke."
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The publishing rules have since been ridiculed amid doubts either Muslims or Jews would be offended by mention of farm animals in a children’s book.
Tory MP Philip Davies said: "How on earth can anyone find the word 'pig' or 'pork' offensive?
"No word is offensive. It is the context in which it is used that is offensive."
A spokesman for OUP said: "OUP's commitment to its mission of academic and educational excellence is absolute.
"Our materials are sold in nearly 200 countries, and as such, and without compromising our commitment in any way, we encourage some authors of educational materials respectfully to consider cultural differences and sensitivities."
The Oxford University Press guidelines emerge after a radio discussion on free speech in the wake of the Paris attacks
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The Oxford University Press has warned its writers not to mention pigs, sausages or pork-related words in book Photo: ALAMY
By Agency
2:47PM GMT 14 Jan 2015
The Oxford University Press has warned its writers not to mention pigs, sausages or pork-related words in children's books, in an apparent bid to avoid offending Jews and Muslims.
The existence of the publisher's guidelines emerged after a radio discussion on free speech in the wake of the Paris attacks.
Speaking on Radio 4's Today programme, presenter Jim Naughtie said: "I've got a letter here that was sent out by OUP to an author doing something for young people.
"Among the things prohibited in the text that was commissioned by OUP was the following: Pigs plus sausages, or anything else which could be perceived as pork.
"Now, if a respectable publisher, tied to an academic institution, is saying you've got to write a book in which you cannot mention pigs because some people might be offended, it’s just ludicrous. It is just a joke."
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The publishing rules have since been ridiculed amid doubts either Muslims or Jews would be offended by mention of farm animals in a children’s book.
Tory MP Philip Davies said: "How on earth can anyone find the word 'pig' or 'pork' offensive?
"No word is offensive. It is the context in which it is used that is offensive."
A spokesman for OUP said: "OUP's commitment to its mission of academic and educational excellence is absolute.
"Our materials are sold in nearly 200 countries, and as such, and without compromising our commitment in any way, we encourage some authors of educational materials respectfully to consider cultural differences and sensitivities."
