He told the BBC that he fully upheld the Church's position that the sexual abuse of children was a crime that should be dealt with "according to the requirements of civil criminal law and canon law".

BBC: Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier. Photo: February 2013

Companies will be able to ask applicants for jobs what their position is on issues such as civil partnerships or sexual counselling for gay couples, and refuse them the post if their religious beliefs would prevent them from doing the work.

BBC: Analysis: Milestone left in Christian-secular debate

But Mr Cain has seen his position as a leading candidate slip in recent weeks after allegations of sexual harassment and a 13-year-long extramarital affair came to light.

BBC: Profile: Herman Cain, Republican presidential candidate

The National Association of Head Teachers has criticised the Sexual Offences Bill, which includes a measure which will make illegal any sexual relations between 16 and 17-year-olds and adults in a position of trust.

BBC: News | Education | Heads oppose sex crime move

To tackle the edgy orginal programs that they appear to be branding themselves with, Starz recently hired Chris Albrecht, the former CEO of HBO who stepped down from his position in 2007 amid a slew incidents of bad behavior that included sexual harrasment and alcohol abuse.

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