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NSS calls on Scottish government to repeal blasphemy laws
The National Secular Society has called on the Scottish government to repeal its blasphemy laws after it emerged that... Read More »
Tackling unregistered schools ‘a priority’, says DfE
The Department for Education has said unregistered schools are limiting children's life chances and tackling them... Read More »
Government integration strategy places emphasis on faith groups
The National Secular Society has expressed concern over the government's proposed reliance on faith leaders in its... Read More »
Swedish governing party plans to end religious 'free' schools
The governing party in Sweden will propose ending the role of publicly-funded religious 'free' schools in its manifesto... Read More »
NSS: school which censored textbooks trying to hide from criticism
The National Secular Society has said a school which removed references to homosexuality from textbooks is "erroneously... Read More »
Peter Tatchell to present 2018 Secularist of the Year prize
The National Secular Society is delighted to announce that human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell will present its... Read More »
NSS criticises guidance advising religious accommodations in court
The National Secular Society has criticised guidance to judges which recommends restricting or altering court activities... Read More »
NSS welcomes Lib Dem pledge to tackle unregistered schools
The National Secular Society has welcomed the Liberal Democrats' pledge to tackle unregistered schools.
The policy... Read More »
Faith schools minister warns independent Charedi schools in Hackney
Independent Charedi-run schools in Hackney will face enforcement action if they fail to prepare children for "life... Read More »
Extremists exploit lax home schooling laws, police study finds
Half of 70 known extremists in London removed their children from state schools to educate them at home, according... Read More »
NSS mourns the loss of Baroness Turner
The NSS is extremely saddened to report the passing of our honorary associate Baroness Muriel Turner of Camden. Read More »
NSS responds to Lancashire consultation on use of non-stun meat
The National Secular Society has urged Lancashire County Council (LCC) to proceed with plans to stop supplying non-stun... Read More »
NSS criticises Facebook over ban on ‘halal lion king’ satirist
The National Secular Society has called Facebook's decision to remove the page of a satirist who mocks Islamist preachers... Read More »
UN: UK should legalise abortion and ensure NI women can access it
The National Secular Society has welcomed UN recommendations that the UK Government should decriminalise abortion... Read More »
UN: UK should legalise abortion and ensure NI women can access it
The NSS has welcomed a UN call for the UK to liberalise its abortion laws, both nationwide and particularly in Northern Ireland. Read More »
Judicial office rejects complaints against equal treatment coroner
The office charged with reviewing complaints into judicial office holders' conduct has rejected all complaints against... Read More »
Ofsted: council failed to support school over hijab and fasting
Ofsted has criticised a London council for failing to support a primary school whose leaders faced abuse and intimidation... Read More »
NSS leads protest against plans to lift faith-based admissions cap
The National Secular Society has led a protest outside Parliament against plans to extend religious discrimination... Read More »
Right of withdrawal from sex education will continue, says Hinds
Parents will continue to have the right to withdraw their children from sex education at secondary school, the education... Read More »
NSS says UK should follow Iceland’s lead to end genital cutting
The National Secular Society has called on the UK Government to "follow the lead" of Icelandic lawmakers who are expected... Read More »
Majority of Britons see religious studies as unimportant
The British public considers religious studies one of the least important subjects which secondary schools teach,... Read More »
NSS announces shortlist for Secularist of the Year 2018
The National Secular Society has announced its six-candidate shortlist for the 2018 Secularist of the Year award.... Read More »
NSS: Labour animal welfare plan will not end unnecessary suffering
The National Secular Society has welcomed Labour party proposals to introduce mandatory method of slaughter labelling... Read More »
Damning Ofsted report for school which teaches creation story as science
A small independent Christian primary school which teaches the Bible's creation story in science lessons has received... Read More »
NSS pays tribute to Asma Jahangir
The National Secular Society is saddened to learn that honorary associate and human rights activist Asma Jahangir... Read More »
