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NSS announces major conference on protecting liberal values
Kenan Malik, Joan Smith and more speaking at NSS Secularism 2024 conference in London. Read More »
School’s decision to restrict prayer rituals lawful, court finds
Disadvantage to Muslim pupils outweighed by need to promote interests of whole school community, judge says. Read More »
Islamic charity stokes fear of ’black magic’ and promotes exorcism
Islamic charity in Birmingham warns of "the sinister repercussions of magic" and the "snares of sorcerers" Read More »
NSS joins open letter against faith school discrimination
Education experts, politicians, religious leaders and public figures unite to call on Education Secretary to keep the faith school admissions cap. Read More »
NSS hosts talk with author of Annie Besant book
Renowned author Michael Meyer discusses 'A Dirty, Filthy Book' in online event. Read More »
Faith school found inadequate for ten years fails inspection again
Jewish school where teachers slapped children criticised for poor secular education in latest inspection. Read More »
NSS urges PM to retain cap on faith-based admissions
Supporters of inclusive schools encouraged to tell MPs to protect the 50% cap. Read More »
UN raises concerns over ‘gay conversion’ charity after NSS briefing
Charity regulator's failure to act on gay conversion therapy suggests it is "a protected religious practice" in Northern Ireland, says UN Read More »
NSS alarmed at plan to let new schools select all pupils based on faith
Faith-based academies could be free to select all pupils based on religion within months, sources say. Read More »
Councils say faith schools disadvantaging looked after children
Evidence increasing that faith schools disadvantage those with greatest need. Read More »
Bill to legalise assisted dying introduced in Scottish Parliament
Reform in assisted dying law supported by 78% of Scots. Read More »
Response unit needed to tackle blasphemy flashpoints, report says
Recommendations echo NSS calls for more support for schools facing religious intimidation and threats. Read More »
NSS welcomes Network Rail decision to remove religious messaging
Following NSS criticism, Islamic hadith calling for 'sinners to repent' removed from departure board at King's Cross station. Read More »
NSS slams government for backtracking on non-stun slaughter labels
Defra consultation on "fairer food labelling" omits slaughter, despite 97% supporting labels for slaughter method. Read More »
Experts speak out against religious abuse
Public authorities failing to tackle abuse in religious settings, panellists say at NSS event. Read More »
Majority of public support removing Isle of Man bishop’s vote
Most Manx residents back removing prayers and votes for clerics from parliament. Read More »
NSS address urges UN to call for government action on human rights
Religious privilege is undermining rights of UK citizens, NSS tells UN committee. Read More »
Anti-blasphemy extremism “gaining momentum” in UK, report warns
Counter-extremism report recommends review of religious charities linked to anti-blasphemy activism. Read More »
New extremism definition may put free speech at risk, NSS warns
Proposed definition could 'label secularists as extremists'. Read More »
Iranian support for secularism has more than doubled since 2015
Iranian support for secularism has more than doubled since 2015 Read More »
NSS calls on Manx legislators to abolish automatic seat for bishop
NSS tells lawmakers bishop's ex officio position in the legislature is "an anomaly in a modern, liberal democracy" Read More »
NSS urges First Minister to review misogyny enabling charity law
NSS says the charitable purpose 'the advancement of religion' is "significantly impeding" efforts to combat misogyny Read More »
Council and school cut ties with evangelical PSHE group
Salford City Council and Ellesmere Park High School end partnership with the Message Trust following complaints from parents. Read More »
Don’t merge secular school into faith school, NSS urges council
The National Secular Society has urged Southwark Council to reject plans to merge a nonreligious school into a faith... Read More »
Report: CofE safeguarding “below standards” of secular institutions
Most victims and survivors unsatisfied with safeguarding approaches, while safeguarding 'weaponised' to remove those "seen as a nuisance", report finds. Read More »
