Prosecutor Nazir Afzal to address ‘blind spots’ in NSS lecture
Posted: Thu, 01 Jul 2021
The NSS is delighted to announce that the distinguished prosecutor Nazir Afzal will deliver its annual Bradlaugh Lecture for 2021. Read More »
End bishops’ automatic right to sit in Lords, says peer
Posted: Fri, 25 Jun 2021
The practice of reserving seats for 26 C of E bishops in the House of Lords is an "absurd constitutional anomaly", a peer has argued. Read More »
Laws requiring exclusively Christian RE to face court challenge in NI
Posted: Thu, 24 Jun 2021
Northern Ireland's High Court has allowed a challenge to laws requiring confessional RE and collective worship in all schools. Read More »
UN castigates Vatican over clerical sexual abuse of minors
Posted: Wed, 23 Jun 2021
UN special rapporteurs have criticised the Vatican over child sexual abuse in stronger terms than ever before. Read More »
NSS launches appeal to restore grave of founder Charles Bradlaugh
Posted: Wed, 09 Jun 2021
The NSS has launched a fundraiser to restore the grave of its founder Charles Bradlaugh, which has fallen into disrepair. Read More »
New council chair scraps prayers during meetings on Isle of Wight
Posted: Tue, 01 Jun 2021
The new chair of the council on the Isle of Wight has decided to end the practice of saying Christian prayers at the start of meetings. Read More »
Most Brits don’t think being Christian is important to being British
Posted: Tue, 25 May 2021
A majority of Britons think being a Christian is "not at all important" for national identity, a survey has found. Read More »
Bill to end compulsory worship in non-faith schools proposed
Posted: Fri, 14 May 2021
A bill that would end a requirement to hold worship in schools without a religious character in England is set to come before parliament. Read More »
Independent school still not teaching about evolution after warning
Posted: Fri, 14 May 2021
A school which was subject to regulatory action after being found teaching creationism as science has failed a further inspection. Read More »
All pupils withdrawn from sex education at independent Jewish school
Posted: Wed, 12 May 2021
Every parent has withdrawn their child from sex education at an independent faith school with nearly 250 pupils, a report has revealed. Read More »
Video sharing rules risk encroaching on free speech, says NSS
Posted: Fri, 07 May 2021
The NSS has said proposed Ofcom rules for video sharing platforms risk unduly encroaching on freedom of expression. Read More »
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 »
