NSS backs proposals for assisted dying law in Scotland
Posted: Thu, 25 Nov 2021
The National Secular Society has backed proposals to allow the choice of assisted dying in Scotland. Read More »
Bereaved families criticise Manchester mosque over extremism
Posted: Wed, 24 Nov 2021
Families of victims of the Manchester Area bomber have condemned the mosque he attended for failing to challenge extremist ideology. Read More »
NSS warns against closure of non-faith school in Wigan
Posted: Wed, 24 Nov 2021
The closure of a non-faith school in Wigan would decimate secular provision in the area, the NSS has warned. Read More »
Faith school fails fourth consecutive Ofsted inspection
Posted: Tue, 23 Nov 2021
An independent orthodox Jewish boys' school has been rated inadequate for the fourth consecutive time by Ofsted. Read More »
NSS welcomes action on illegal faith schools
Posted: Fri, 19 Nov 2021
The National Secular Society has welcomed a new government service allowing the public to report unregistered schools they believe to be operating illegally. Read More »
Anti-abortion “pregnancy support” charity launched in Scotland
Posted: Wed, 17 Nov 2021
An anti-abortion "pregnancy support service" that has previously misled women has registered a new charity in Scotland. Read More »
‘Islamophobia’ used to shut down debate, says government
Posted: Tue, 16 Nov 2021
The government has warned that the term 'Islamophobia' has been used to silence different viewpoints during a House of Lords debate. Read More »
Faith school to change all-white ethnicity form after NSS complaint
Posted: Tue, 16 Nov 2021
A faith school that put only white ethnic groups on an application form must change its admissions policy after the NSS raised concerns. Read More »
Death sentence for apostasy in nearly a dozen countries, report says
Posted: Tue, 16 Nov 2021
Apostasy is punishable with death in nearly a dozen countries, according to a new report from Humanists International. Read More »
Non-stun halal and kosher meat served in parliament, NSS finds
Posted: Thu, 11 Nov 2021
Meat from animals not stunned before slaughter is being sold in parliament, the National Secular Society has found. Read More »
Faith school continues to fail due to “narrow” secular curriculum
Posted: Wed, 10 Nov 2021
An independent faith school has failed three consecutive inspections due to its "narrow" secular curriculum. Read More »
Bill to end compulsory worship in non-faith schools progresses
Posted: Wed, 10 Nov 2021
A bill to end the duty on non-faith schools in England to hold daily acts of Christian worship has progressed in parliament. Read More »
CofE received £750m of public money in last five years
Posted: Thu, 04 Nov 2021
Over £750m public money has been given to the CofE over the past five years despite its own investments topping £10bn. Read More »
NSS seeks clarity over proposed conversion therapy ban
Posted: Thu, 04 Nov 2021
The National Secular Society has expressed concerns about potential loopholes in government proposals to ban 'conversion therapy'. Read More »
NSS backs more inclusive faith school admissions in Suffolk
Posted: Wed, 03 Nov 2021
The National Secular Society has supported plans to end discriminatory admissions policies for some faith schools in Suffolk. Read More »
DfE doesn’t know how many schools have discriminatory admissions
Posted: Mon, 01 Nov 2021
The government has admitted it does not know how many schools apply religious discrimination in their admissions. Read More »
Campaigners call for release of Iranian blogger who ‘insulted Islam’
Posted: Tue, 26 Oct 2021
Over 200 organisations and individuals have called for the release of an Iranian blogger imprisoned for 'blasphemy'. Read More »
Bishops’ bench rallies against Assisted Dying Bill
Posted: Tue, 26 Oct 2021
Anglican bishops in the House of Lords have united to oppose a bill to allow the choice of assisted dying for terminally ill people. Read More »
Two independent Jewish schools banned from admitting new pupils
Posted: Thu, 21 Oct 2021
Two independent Jewish schools have been barred from admitting new pupils after inspectors identified serious and persistent failings. Read More »
Secularists celebrate restoration of Charles Bradlaugh’s grave
Posted: Mon, 18 Oct 2021
A new bust of NSS founder Charles Bradlaugh has been unveiled at a ceremony to mark the restoration of his grave. Read More »
