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Radio 4,11 Jul 2014,58 mins

Women bishops; Schools and mental health; Parks; Social kissing

Woman's Hour

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Next Monday the current General Synod grasps its last chance to vote on whether to accept women bishops into the Church of England. It 's been ordaining women priests since 1994 so for many its continuing refusal to allow women bishops is both illogical and unacceptable. How great a chance the General Synod finally votes 'Yes' , how great the fallout should it decide 'No'? The Government has produced new guidance to help teachers to spot pupils with mental health problems, but many teachers are concerned about taking on this responsibility as they are not medical experts and they fear a lack of support from external agencies because of cutbacks. As the wedding season hits full swing, how comfortable are you with the social kiss? Is any opportunity for a peck on the cheek surely welcome or have things possibly gone a 'Mwah!' too far ?

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