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Children lose contact with transgender parent because Orthodox community will ostracise them
A judge has declined a transgender father's request for contact to see her five children, reluctantly concluding that... Read More »
Government’s own legal advice says plans to outlaw ‘non-violent extremism’ are incompatible with free speech
The Government's plans to ban 'non-violent extremism' are "sinking without trace", a source close to the efforts has... Read More »
Church appointee tells education committee learning about “LGBT lifestyles” leaves children “disturbed”
A clergyman has used his privileged position on Highland Council education committee to attack "overt" LGBT people.... Read More »
Suffragettes would “turn in their graves” at the suffering of women under sharia, says peer
Baroness Cox has launched a fresh attempt to tackle sharia councils operating in the UK and protect women's rights.... Read More »
Government must not prop up the Church of England, says NSS
The National Secular Society has urged the Government to allow the Church of England to find its own level of sustainability,... Read More »
Don’t force the hijab on young girls, says Muslim women’s rights campaigner
Shaista Gohir of the Muslim Women's Network has criticised Muslim parents who make their young daughters wear hijabs.... Read More »
Northern Ireland: Secularists support moves to integrate education
The National Secular Society has called for more efforts to integrate education, promote citizenship education and... Read More »
Council declines £11,000 donation, to avoid opening a sports centre on the Sabbath
Campaigners have criticised Lewis Council after councillors declined a donation of over £11,000 intended to... Read More »
MP calls for urgent action after killer of Asad Shah incites anti-Ahmadi violence from prison
An MP has urged the Scottish Government to take action after Tanver Ahmed, who killed Ahmadi Muslim shopkeeper Asad... Read More »
“All schools” must provide sex education, says Labour MP in appeal for Conservative support
Labour MP Stella Creasy has written in Conservative Home appealing for cross-party support to make sex and relationships... Read More »
Legacy of Charlie Hebdo honoured in event at Parliament
Members and supporters of the National Secular Society gathered in Portcullis House on Wednesday night to discuss... Read More »
The need for a secular state “has never been greater”, says new report
A secularist report produced by academics and campaigners has urged the Government to reject calls for more religious... Read More »
Latest religious takeover will see two community schools run by the Church
Two community schools in Kent are to be folded into an academy trust under Church control, in the latest Church takeover... Read More »
Local community rallies against religious ethos for new school
Hundreds of people have protested against a new school in Bala having a Church in Wales ethos, and a local councillor... Read More »
Ireland to consider banning schools from using religion in admissions
The Irish Minister for Education and Skills has set out plans to tackle the religious discrimination endemic in the... Read More »
Tickets on sale and nominations open for Secularist of the Year 2017!
It isn't long until Secularist of the Year 2017, and the National Secular Society is seeking your nominations for... Read More »
Britain has no national religious identity, say 18 to 24s
A ComRes poll has found that a plurality of 18 to 24 year olds believe Britain is a country "without a specific religious... Read More »
Faith school heads and governors raise concerns about academy religious takeovers
Religious leaders are set to steamroll faith schools into massive academy chains, centralising church control over... Read More »
NSS urges Scottish Government to tackle governance failures concerning religion in schools
The National Secular Society has highlighted failures in the governance of Scottish schools, identifying a string... Read More »
Scottish Government consults on religious observance, as poll shows majority favour reform
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on religious observance, following a court case last year and... Read More »
Pharmacy rules to emphasise patients’ rights thanks to secular medical campaigners
New professional standards being consulted on by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) will place more emphasis... Read More »
Raft of fundamentalist Christian schools downgraded by Ofsted
Nine faith schools which teach the fundamentalist Accelerated Christian Education curriculum have been downgraded,... Read More »
Islamic school found to be hindering pupils’ personal development
Ofsted inspectors have downgraded an independent Islamic school in Tower Hamlets after finding "grimy" facilities,... Read More »
Britain’s changing belief landscape requires a rethink of religion’s public role
The time has come to separate church and state in order to ensure equality and fairness for believers and non-believers... Read More »
MP says Government's silence over Louis Smith heralds "unwritten blasphemy law"
Conservative MP Charles Walker has sharply criticised the media for unleashing "a torrent of venom" against Louis... Read More »
