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Paganism increases in U.K.
By Reuters U.K.
Published: 10/31/2008

UNITED KINGDOM - The number of prisoners who describe themselves as pagan has more than doubled in England and Wales since 2003, according to new government figures. According to prison service guidelines, pagan prisoners are permitted to keep artifacts, including a hoodless robe and a flexible twig for use as a wand, among their personal possessions.

Naked worship, known as skyclad, is not allowed. The figures showed that 328 inmates listed themselves as pagan in 2007, up from 133 four years ago. Read more.

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