Mallorca school controversy over a comic and LGTBI education rules

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A father filed a formal accusation that a high school teacher committed murder in Porreres, Mallorca, acting through the Christian Lawyers Foundation. The claim centers on alleged distribution of pornographic material to minors. In concert with one of the affected parents, the Foundation announced legal action before the Palma Court of First Instance and Order, alleging ideological brainwashing through a comic distributed by the school and the teacher.

The comic in question is Blue is a Warm Color, a French work whose recommended reading age is 12 to 15. A spokesperson for the Christian Lawyers group stated that the comic remains in use in classrooms, and precautionary measures would be sought to suspend the material while the case proceeds.

According to the spokesperson, the act constitutes a crime defined in article 186 of the penal code, with a potential sentence of up to one year in prison. It was also announced that a complaint would be filed with the Balearic Education Inspectorate to demand the suspension of the professor who allegedly exposes minors to pornography, asserted Norberto Dominguez of the Christian Lawyers.

During the denunciation, Alex Sosa, father of a 13 year old girl who had read the Spanish version of the comic, shared his experience. He described his daughter returning home from school and recounting that she was obliged to read a comic containing sexual images. He said he opened the book and felt immediate alarm at the explicit content. Other parents in the center echoed these concerns, noting that several families shared the same worry and that their daughters, who are 13, were asked to read the material aloud, a situation they described as very serious.

LGTBI Education Law

In response to the school’s actions and the teacher involved, the arguments touch on education laws related to the LGTBI community. The co-educational coordinator cited that LGTBI provisions require certain materials to be used in the classroom. The comic allegedly includes footage of a 15-year-old girl engaging in a sexual act with a woman, raising questions about whether such images are permissible under state law and local LGTBI regulations in the Balearic Islands. A father added that these laws mandate the presentation of such content under specific circumstances.

Supporters of the center indicate that the Education Inspectorate will meet with school officials to assess whether the book aligns with current legislation and school policy. The aim is to determine if the material complies with applicable rules and whether any actions are warranted to address the concerns raised by families and the complainants.

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