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Posted: Thu, 08 Apr 2021
Beware religious impositions on women’s health, NSS tells government
The NSS has urged the government to ensure women's health is prioritised over religious concerns in response to a consultation.
Posted: Wed, 31 Mar 2021
Regulator decides not to act against ‘conversion therapy’ charity
A charity regulator has refused to act against a Christian organisation which promotes "change orientated therapy" for gay people.
Posted: Thu, 25 Mar 2021
Teacher suspended after using Muhammad cartoon in class on blasphemy
A teacher has been suspended after using a cartoon of Islam's prophet Muhammad in a religious studies lesson about blasphemy.
Posted: Tue, 23 Mar 2021
Majority of public opposes places for bishops in Lords, poll finds
A majority of the British public thinks the House of Lords should stop reserving places for C of E bishops, a YouGov poll has found.
Posted: Wed, 17 Mar 2021
NSS urges repeal of Northern Ireland blasphemy laws
The NSS has called on the Northern Ireland executive to repeal its "archaic" blasphemy laws.
Opinion
Religious leaders have long feared irreverent drawings that could challenge their authority. We should remember that amid the latest effort to prevent the use of Muhammad cartoons, says Bob Forder.
There is nothing new about cartoons which mock religion
Posted: Thu, 08 Apr 2021
After the Scottish parliament's decision to sign a charter for children's rights into law, Megan Manson says parties in the upcoming election should challenge religious groups' privileged influence over education policy....
If Scotland wants to uphold children’s rights, its schools need to change
Posted: Thu, 08 Apr 2021
The hand-wringing in the face of a vicious campaign against a teacher sends a demoralising message to those fighting for free speech on religion globally and in British Muslim communities, says Kunwar Khuldune Shahid.
Western liberals’ weakness on blasphemy is letting down Muslim dissenters
Posted: Wed, 31 Mar 2021
After a teacher was suspended for showing cartoons of Muhammad in class, NSS CEO Stephen Evans says we shouldn't accept a religious veto on critical enquiry in the classroom.
A lesson in blasphemy
Posted: Fri, 26 Mar 2021
Other people's religious beliefs shouldn't be allowed to continue to thwart women's access to safe and accessible abortion services in Northern Ireland, argues Stephen Evans.
Women in NI should have the same abortion rights as other UK citizens
Posted: Wed, 24 Mar 2021