By Steve Doughty Last updated at 1:16 AM on 3rd December 2011 An atheist campaign to ban the historic practice of saying prayers at council meetings yesterday found its way to the High Court. Former councillor Clive Bone, backed by an anti-religious campaign group, claims the tradition breaches his human right to freedom of belief. Mr Bone said he was ‘disadvantaged and embarrassed’ when Christian prayers were said in the council chamber. Non-believer: Councillor Clive Bone outside Bideford town council offices. He has complained about the prayers Backed by the National Secular Society, Mr Bone wants prayers to be ruled out of the formal agenda of any local authority meetings.
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Former councillor said he was 'disadvantaged and embarrassed'
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Eric Pickles claims prayers part of British nation
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