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Latest News
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
Ireland set to hold blasphemy referendum on 26 October
The NSS has said Ireland's impending referendum on its blasphemy law should prompt "global action in defence of free speech on religion".
Tue, 18 Sep 2018
Catholic hospital discriminated against remarried doctor, ECJ rules
European religious employers' ability to dismiss employees for breaching religious laws may be restricted after a court ruling.
Fri, 14 Sep 2018
NSS dismisses ‘regressive’ proposal to extend religious representation in Lords
The NSS has dismissed a call from the government's 'faith minister' for seats as of right in the House of Lords to extended to other 'faith leaders'.
Thu, 13 Sep 2018
NSS condemns Spain’s blasphemy laws after actor detained
The NSS has called for Spain to abolish its blasphemy laws following the detainment of an actor accused of offending religious sentiment.
Wed, 12 Sep 2018
NSS to host major conference on reclaiming religious freedom
The NSS will host a conference in May 2019 under the tagline 'reclaiming religious freedom', with prominent figures confirmed to speak.
Opinion
There is an urgent case for resisting those who claim the mantle of 'religious freedom' without regard for others' rights. Here's why our Secularism 2019 conference will have the tagline 'reclaiming religious freedom'.
Why we must reclaim religious freedom
Wed, 12 Sep 2018
NSS president Keith Porteous Wood says the international community must confront the Vatican over its shameful record on child abuse and demand action to bring secular justice.
The Catholic Church’s record on abuse demands accountability, not more meaningless apologies
Fri, 24 Aug 2018
In this long read NSS president Keith Porteous Wood explains how all arms of the law co-operated to protect the now former bishop Peter Ball for decades and refutes claims that "it couldn't happen now".
Religious power and privilege failed the victims in the Peter Ball affair
Sat, 11 Aug 2018
Richard Scorer says a damning report on two leading Catholic schools' approach to safeguarding is a reminder of the need for a law mandating the reporting of suspected child abuse to the secular authorities.
Child protection must come before the reputation of institutions like Ampleforth and Downside
Thu, 09 Aug 2018
As Denmark's ban on face coverings in public comes into force, Stephen Evans says standing up for fundamental rights and freedoms is the best way to push back against the oppression the burka represents.
Burka bans do more harm than good
Thu, 02 Aug 2018