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Latest News
Posted: Thu, 08 Apr 2021
Beware religious impositions on women’s health, says NSS
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
The film Women Leaving Islam shows the risks facing those who stand up for the fundamental right to leave religion and the ongoing neglect of minorities within minorities in public life, says Helen Nicholls.
Women Leaving Islam: the rights of those who leave religion must be protected
Posted: Wed, 14 Apr 2021
As families in England prepare to find out which primary schools their children will attend, Alastair Lichten says ending faith-based discrimination would make the admissions system fairer and simpler.
We must find the political will to end discriminatory school admissions
Posted: Mon, 12 Apr 2021
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