Investigation opens into use of Muhammad cartoon at Batley school
Posted: Thu, 29 Apr 2021
The academy trust behind Batley Grammar School says an investigation has begun after a row over the use of a Muhammad cartoon in class. Read More »
NSS urges release of Humanist leader after a year in detention
Posted: Wed, 28 Apr 2021
The NSS has urged authorities in Nigeria to release Mubarak Bala, who was arrested a year ago after being accused of insulting Muhammad. Read More »
Scrap faith groups’ inspections of schools, says NSS report
Posted: Tue, 27 Apr 2021
Inspections of state schools which are carried out by religious groups are inappropriate and should be scrapped, an NSS report has said. Read More »
‘Conversion therapy’ charity shows need for reform in NI, says NSS
Posted: Fri, 23 Apr 2021
The NSS has called for the removal of 'the advancement of religion' as a charitable purpose in Northern Ireland in response to a review. Read More »
NSS urges repeal, not enforcement, of law on worship in schools
Posted: Thu, 22 Apr 2021
The NSS has urged the government to repeal a law requiring worship after a minister said it would "investigate" schools which breached it. Read More »
Christian charity backs TV station pushing Covid misinformation
Posted: Thu, 22 Apr 2021
The NSS has urged a regulator to look into a charity behind a TV channel which keeps broadcasting misleading statements about the pandemic. Read More »
Bill seeks to end religious discrimination against teachers in NI
Posted: Wed, 21 Apr 2021
The NSS will support a bill to end a legal exemption allowing religious discrimination against teachers in Northern Ireland. Read More »
Beware religious impositions on women’s health, says NSS
Posted: Thu, 08 Apr 2021
The NSS has urged the government to ensure women's health is prioritised over religious concerns in response to a consultation. Read More »
Regulator decides not to act against ‘conversion therapy’ charity
Posted: Wed, 31 Mar 2021
A charity regulator has refused to act against a Christian organisation which promotes "change orientated therapy" for gay people. Read More »
Teacher suspended after using Muhammad cartoon in class on blasphemy
Posted: Thu, 25 Mar 2021
A teacher has been suspended after using a cartoon of Islam's prophet Muhammad in a religious studies lesson about blasphemy. Read More »
Majority of public opposes places for bishops in Lords, poll finds
Posted: Tue, 23 Mar 2021
A majority of the British public thinks the House of Lords should stop reserving places for C of E bishops, a YouGov poll has found. Read More »
NSS urges repeal of Northern Ireland blasphemy laws
Posted: Wed, 17 Mar 2021
The NSS has called on the Northern Ireland executive to repeal its "archaic" blasphemy laws. Read More »
Church intransigence creates ‘school planning nightmare’ in Somerset
Posted: Tue, 16 Mar 2021
The Church of England's ability to block academisation options is frustrating reorganisation plans and putting schools at risk, the NSS has warned. Read More »
Hate crime bill passes and blasphemy law abolished in Scotland
Posted: Thu, 11 Mar 2021
Scotland's hate crime bill, which will introduce 'stirring up hatred' offences and abolish the blasphemy law, has passed its final vote. Read More »
EasyJet compensates woman over request to indulge religious sexism
Posted: Thu, 11 Mar 2021
EasyJet has paid compensation to a woman who was asked to move seats to accommodate the wishes of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men. Read More »
Major reform of teaching on religion and belief passes in Wales
Posted: Tue, 09 Mar 2021
Legislation which will substantially reform the teaching of religion and belief has passed its final parliamentary vote in Wales. Read More »
Church’s future as charity in doubt after ‘plague protection kits’ row
Posted: Fri, 05 Mar 2021
A regulator has appointed an interim manager to a church after the NSS raised concerns over 'plague protection kits' sold by its bishop. Read More »
French cardinal culpable over failure to disclose child sexual abuse
Posted: Fri, 05 Mar 2021
France's top court has confirmed that Philippe Barbarin, a former Catholic archbishop, is culpable for failing to report child abuse. Read More »
Let women take abortion medication at home permanently, says NSS
Posted: Thu, 04 Mar 2021
The NSS has said measures currently allowing women to have early medical abortions at home should be made permanent across Britain. Read More »
NSS to host book launch for first modern biography of GJ Holyoake
Posted: Thu, 04 Mar 2021
The NSS will host a book launch for the first modern biography of George Holyoake, a key figure in UK secularist history, on 22 April. Read More »
