The National Secular Society works for the separation of religion and state and equal respect for everyone's human rights so that no one is either advantaged or disadvantaged on account of their beliefs.
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Latest News
Posted: Tue, 08 Oct 2019
Ritual infant circumcision “morally impermissible”, say experts
The religious and cultural circumcision of non-consenting boys is "morally impermissible", according to a panel of experts.
Posted: Tue, 08 Oct 2019
Seven independent faith schools banned from admitting new pupils
Seven independent schools in England were barred from admitting new pupils this academic year – and all of them were faith schools....
Posted: Tue, 08 Oct 2019
Regulator can’t reject ‘controversial’ religious charities, says CEO
The NSS has again called for legal reform after a regulator said it couldn't refuse to register 'controversial' religious charities.
Posted: Mon, 07 Oct 2019
Champion open debate to tackle extremism, says commission
Protecting and encouraging democratic debate is "vital" in efforts to tackle extremism, the counter-extremism commissioner has said.
Posted: Thu, 03 Oct 2019
Chancellor urges caution around use of word ‘Islamophobia’
The chancellor Sajid Javid has said he does not use the word 'Islamophobia' because of its capacity to shut down criticism of religion.
Opinion
The government has published new guidance for schools facing disruption from religious groups who oppose LGBT-inclusive education. Alastair Lichten welcomes the gesture but says the substance doesn't go far enough.
Anti-RSE campaigns: guidance is welcome, but schools need more support
Posted: Tue, 15 Oct 2019
Ahead of the FiLiA 2019 conference this weekend, Megan Manson argues that secularism is a crucial ingredient in campaigns for women's equality.
Secularism is a feminist issue
Posted: Mon, 14 Oct 2019
The bishop of London has lamented the state of British democracy while delivering a sermon at the annual judges' service. Perhaps someone should point out the undemocratic nature of her own position, says Chris Sloggett....
Don’t take lessons on democracy from Church of England bishops
Posted: Fri, 04 Oct 2019
Samaritan's Purse is again launching its Christmas shoebox scheme in parts of the UK. The harm done by Operation Christmas Child should prompt a rethink of this Evangelical group's charitable status, says Megan Manson.
Operation Christmas Child: Does its charity benefit the public?
Posted: Wed, 25 Sep 2019
The chief rabbi has asked secularists to stop campaigning against practices such as faith schools and infant circumcision. His apparently polite request should be firmly rejected, says Chris Sloggett.
The chief rabbi has made an anti-democratic attempt to shut down criticism
Posted: Wed, 18 Sep 2019