Sunday, May 19, 2013

Australian Porn Mag Apologises to Sikh Community for Offensive 'Turban Legend' Article


Bauer Media in Australia has apologised to the Sikh community over an offensive article it ran in its porn magazine The Picture.
The company made an out of court settlement with United Sikhs after the group brought legal action over an article entitled Turban Legend.
Bauer Media said it was sorry if members of the Sikh community in Australia were offended and that the magazine did not intend to upset anyone.
Of particular offence was the inclusion of a photo of a Nihang Sikh - Nihang is a greatly respected Sikh order famed for its military victories.
The magazine showed a photo of a praying Nihang Sikh in a Golden temple surrounded by pictures of naked women.
Sukhwant Singh, director of national legal affairs at United Sikhs Australia, negotiated the agreement which was mediated by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
"We filed a complaint with the AHRC after we were notified by a Sikh from Queensland about this offensive article titled 'Turban Legend' that was published in the 30th January 2013 issue of Bauer Media's magazine, The Picture," he said.

with thanks : ibtimes UK : LINK : for detailed news.

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