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Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Scottish University Recognizes Student Wiccan Group
St. Andrews University in Scotland-- Prince William's alma mater-- has agreed to officially recognize the student Wiccan group on campus. This permits the Wiccans to use University facilities just like other recognized student groups. The Universe Newsroom today reports that the University was concerned that refusing to recognize the group could subject the school to prosecution under Britain's human rights laws. Apparently the university did place some conditions on recognition. At Wiccan events, participants may not utter incantations or spells that might harm others, raise spirits or to call up dark forces, or engage in ritual nudity.