Google ads come off on abortion

Google is changing its policy on advertising on abortion following legal challenge from Christian groups lobbying.

He rejected the Christian Institute ad, they say it can not display Web sites with “abortion and religion in connection with the content.”

The Institute, the British laws on equality in the decision.

But after the settlement, Google now allows religious groups advertising on abortion.

That is, if the word “abortion” into a search engine, Internet users not only see ads with detailed information on abortion clinics and support groups, but can also find links to religious groups, May objections to abortion.

“Common sense”

In a statement, the representative of Google said the BBC News: “The issue of abortion is an emotional issue, and Google has no hands.

“In recent months, we have to reconsider our policy in the territory ads abortion, that it was fair, and updated in accordance with local custom and practice.

“After review, we decided to change our policy, creating a level playing field and allow religious organizations to place ads on abortion and the actual.”

The Christian Institute, called the decision to the success of reason and freedom of expression.

Mike Judge Institute told BBC News, that Google had a special responsibility for the treatment of certain groups of the same status as a gateway to the Internet.

“They were very constructive role in responding to our lawsuits. I think that this” level playing field now for religious groups, and we are very pleased that agreement, “he said.

source : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7621751.stm