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NSS backs proposals for assisted dying law in Scotland

NSS backs proposals for assisted dying law in Scotland

The National Secular Society has backed proposals to allow the choice of assisted dying in Scotland.

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Bereaved families criticise Manchester mosque over extremism

Bereaved families criticise Manchester mosque over extremism

Families of victims of the Manchester Area bomber have condemned the mosque he attended for failing to challenge extremist... Read More »

NSS warns against closure of non-faith school in Wigan

NSS warns against closure of non-faith school in Wigan

The closure of a non-faith school in Wigan would decimate secular provision in the area, the NSS has warned.

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Faith school fails fourth consecutive Ofsted inspection

Faith school fails fourth consecutive Ofsted inspection

An independent orthodox Jewish boys' school has been rated inadequate for the fourth consecutive time by Ofsted.

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Children

NSS welcomes action on illegal faith schools

The National Secular Society has welcomed a new government service allowing the public to report unregistered schools... Read More »

Anti-abortion “pregnancy support” charity launched in Scotland

Anti-abortion “pregnancy support” charity launched in Scotland

An anti-abortion "pregnancy support service" that has previously misled women has registered a new charity in Scotland.... Read More »

Stephen Greenhalgh

‘Islamophobia’ used to shut down debate, says government

The government has warned that the term 'Islamophobia' has been used to silence different viewpoints during a House... Read More »

Faith school to change all-white ethnicity form after NSS complaint

Faith school to change all-white ethnicity form after NSS complaint

A faith school that put only white ethnic groups on an application form must change its admissions policy after the... Read More »

Death sentence for apostasy in nearly a dozen countries, report says

Death sentence for apostasy in nearly a dozen countries, report says

Apostasy is punishable with death in nearly a dozen countries, according to a new report from Humanists International.... Read More »

Sheep

Non-stun halal and kosher meat served in parliament, NSS finds

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

Faith school continues to fail due to “narrow” secular curriculum

An independent faith school has failed three consecutive inspections due to its "narrow" secular curriculum.

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Bill to end compulsory worship in non-faith schools progresses

Bill to end compulsory worship in non-faith schools progresses

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

CofE received £750m of public money in last five years

Over 750 million pounds of public money has been given to the Church of England over the past five years despite its... Read More »

NSS seeks clarity over proposed conversion therapy ban

NSS seeks clarity over proposed conversion therapy ban

The National Secular Society has expressed concerns about potential loopholes in government proposals to ban 'conversion... Read More »

NSS backs more inclusive faith school admissions in Suffolk

NSS backs more inclusive faith school admissions in Suffolk

The National Secular Society has supported plans to end discriminatory admissions policies for some faith schools... Read More »

DfE doesn’t know how many schools have discriminatory admissions

DfE doesn’t know how many schools have discriminatory admissions

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’

Campaigners call for release of Iranian blogger who ‘insulted Islam’

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

Bishops’ bench rallies against Assisted Dying Bill

Anglican bishops in the House of Lords have united to oppose a bill to allow the choice of assisted dying for terminally... Read More »

Two independent Jewish schools banned from admitting new pupils

Two independent Jewish schools banned from admitting new pupils

Two independent Jewish schools in London have been barred from admitting new pupils after inspectors identified serious... Read More »

Secularists celebrate restoration of Charles Bradlaugh’s grave

Secularists celebrate restoration of Charles Bradlaugh’s grave

A new bust of National Secular Society founder Charles Bradlaugh has been unveiled at a ceremony to mark the restoration... Read More »

NSS calls for transparency over discriminatory school admissions

NSS calls for transparency over discriminatory school admissions

The National Secular Society has urged the new schools' minister to increase transparency over school admissions.... Read More »

NSS backs moves to promote integrated education in NI

NSS backs moves to promote integrated education in NI

The National Secular Society has backed legislation in the Northern Ireland Assembly calling on the government to... Read More »

‘Inadequate’ faith school failed to teach reproduction in science

‘Inadequate’ faith school failed to teach reproduction in science

A Jewish independent faith school has been criticised by inspectors for refusing to teach about reproduction in science... Read More »

Headteacher sentenced for continuing to run illegal faith school

Headteacher sentenced for continuing to run illegal faith school

The National Secular Society has welcomed the second prosecution of two people for continuing to run an unregistered... Read More »

UN committee: Polish schools should promote “equality and inclusion”

UN committee: Polish schools should promote “equality and inclusion”

A UN committee has expressed concern about the Catholic Church's impact on children's rights in Poland following a... Read More »

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