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: Fri, 12 Aug 2022
Over half of kosher-slaughtered cows rejected by Jewish authorities
The NSS has called for mandatory labelling for non-stun meat as figures suggest over half of all kosher-slaughtered cows may end up on the...
Posted: Fri, 05 Aug 2022
Don’t let religion undermine mental health care, NSS warns UN
The NSS has advised the United Nations to be cautious about mixing religion with mental health care.
Posted: Thu, 04 Aug 2022
Over 70% Brits don’t think it’s important for PM to be Christian
The NSS has called for separation of church and state as figures show Britons don't think the prime minister must be Christian.
Posted: Wed, 27 Jul 2022
NSS: Don’t let religion impede women escaping violence in Scotland
Using faith groups to deliver services for women experiencing violence may risk exploitation, the NSS has told the Scottish government.
Posted: Mon, 25 Jul 2022
Experts: “Serious weaknesses” in medical guidance on circumcision
Experts have criticised "serious weaknesses" in medical guidance which permits religious and cultural circumcision on boys.
Opinion
The Church of England's position on same-sex relationships should set the wheels of disestablishment in motion, says Stephen Evans.
Anglican gay sex debate is a reminder of the need for secularism
Posted: Wed, 03 Aug 2022
The rolling back of reproductive rights in America shows necessity of secularism, says Stephen Evans.
Freedoms that flow from secular democracy need to be defended
Posted: Fri, 08 Jul 2022
An obituary to Terry Sanderson, who died on June 12th 2022, by his civil partner Keith Porteous Wood.
Obituary: Former NSS president Terry Sanderson
Posted: Mon, 13 Jun 2022
Pandering to fundamentalism is not the way to a more open, tolerant and peaceful society, argues Stephen Evans.
Britain’s de facto blasphemy law strikes again
Posted: Thu, 09 Jun 2022
Specialist theological colleges focused on doctrinal training create inherent conflict with the academic freedom and anti-discrimination requirements of education. Therefore, they should neither receive public funds nor be...
Should specialist theological colleges receive public funds for higher education?
Posted: Mon, 06 Jun 2022