Summary
A council in Wales faced criticism for creating a school presentation that seemed to endorse strangulation during sex. The presentation was part of draft materials that were never shown to students and were withdrawn after receiving professional feedback.
Key Facts
- A council in Wales created a presentation that included a statement about choking during sex.
- The presentation was part of a draft and was never shared with children.
- Bridgend council commissioned the resource from their domestic abuse service.
- Experts and a politician questioned why illegal acts were included in the draft.
- Non-fatal strangulation is a criminal offense in the UK.
- The Welsh government stated that such acts are "dangerous and illegal."
- Bridgend council claimed the slide was meant to provoke discussion about the dangers and legality.
- The presentation was distributed to a small group of professionals for feedback, not to schools.
