We campaign for the law and the administration of justice to be based on equality, respect for human rights, and on objective evidence. In a secular democracy everyone is equal before the law, regardless of religion, belief or non-belief.
We seek to ensure that human rights do not lose out to religious demands, and challenge inappropriate or discriminatory exemptions to equality law for religious groups.
Human rights and justice Campaigns
Protect freedom of expression
We promote free speech as a positive value.
Reform charity laws
All charities, religious or not, should be held to the same standards.
Reform wedding laws
Make marriage fairer for all people of all religions and beliefs.
Women’s rights
End religious subordination of women and girls.
LGBT rights
Religion is no excuse for homophobia.
End caste discrimination
Caste discrimination should be prohibited by law.
End abuse in religious settings
Religious privilege must not undermine safeguarding and justice.
Freedom of religion or belief
Secularism protects freedom of religion or belief for all.
End non-stun slaughter
No more religious exemptions from animal welfare laws.
