Tags: Free Speech
NI government responds to hate crime free speech concerns
Northern Ireland's Department of Justice has agreed free speech protections are necessary in hate crime laws, following... Read More »
Regulators halt advert plans following NSS censorship concerns
Regulators have abandoned proposed new rules for advertising after the National Secular Society warned they may result... Read More »
Last person executed for blasphemy honoured in France
A statue of François-Jean de la Barre, the last person executed for blasphemy in France, has been symbolically... Read More »
Academic hounded by Islamic society speaks out at NSS event
A professor who feared for his life after being accused of 'Islamophobia' has called for more free speech protections... Read More »
NSS to host talk on Islam and academic freedom with Steven Greer
The National Secular Society will hold a free discussion event with a professor who feared for his life after being... Read More »
Home secretary agrees to issue new ‘blasphemy’ guidance at schools
The home secretary has agreed to issue new guidance on 'blasphemy' incidents at schools, following concerns raised... Read More »
NSS urges support for schools facing religious intimidation
The National Secular Society has urged the government to do more to support schools which face "intimidation and pressure"... Read More »
Prevent review calls for greater focus on ‘blasphemy’ accusations
A review of the UK's Prevent counter-terrorism programme has called for increased efforts to tackle "so-called blasphemy... Read More »
Fears grow for Iranian atheist Soheil Arabi
The National Secular Society has joined a campaign for the release of an atheist blogger arrested in Iran.
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Scottish councillors vote not to adopt ‘Islamophobia’ definition
Councillors have voted not to adopt a definition of 'Islamophobia' that could undermine freedom to criticise Islam,... Read More »
MP calls for review of government stance on blasphemy laws
An MP has questioned the government's terminology in relation to blasphemy laws during a parliamentary debate.
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Protect free speech around religion, NSS urges UN
The National Secular Society has told the United Nations that efforts to tackle intolerance based on religion or belief... Read More »
NSS: Poland must repeal ‘blasphemy law’ after pop star vindicated
The National Secular Society has urged Poland to repeal its 'blasphemy law' after an international court ruled a pop... Read More »
NSS defends free speech at ‘Stand with Salman’ event
The National Secular Society has reiterated its commitment to free speech at an event to show solidarity with author... Read More »
Feminist and secularist Pragna Patel to deliver NSS Bradlaugh Lecture 2022
Veteran secularist and women's rights campaigner Pragna Patel will be the guest speaker at the National Secular Society's... Read More »
Cinemas cancel ‘blasphemous’ film over security concerns
A cinema chain has cancelled all screenings of a film about Islamic history for security reasons following religious... Read More »
Faith school cancels children’s author talk over ‘witchcraft’ fears
A faith school has reportedly cancelled a visit from a children's author because it feared his books would 'promote... Read More »
Secularists at “serious” risk in Bangladesh, UK government says
Secularists and atheists in Bangladesh are at "serious" risk of persecution, new UK government guidance says.
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Citizen's assembly supports “clear lines” between church and state
The National Secular Society has welcomed the findings of a citizen's assembly which reveal strong support for separation... Read More »
Nigerian humanist sentenced to 24 years in prison for ‘blasphemy’
The National Secular Society has condemned a Nigerian court for sentencing a humanist activist to 24 years in prison... Read More »
NSS raises “serious” free speech concerns in press regulator code
A press regulator's standards code may restrict free speech and distort reporting through pro-religion bias, the National... Read More »
NSS calls for better free speech protection in NI hate crime reform
The National Secular Society has warned proposed reforms to Northern Ireland's hate crime laws could undermine free... Read More »
Saudi secularist blogger flogged for “insulting Islam” released
The National Secular Society has welcomed the release of Saudi secularist blogger Raif Badawi, who was jailed and... Read More »
Egypt proposes law banning journalists from discussing religion
Egypt may ban 'non-specialists' from discussing religion in the media after a journalist expressed doubts about the... Read More »
NSS urges government to aid Ahmadi Muslim prosecuted for blasphemy
The National Secular Society has urged the UK government to intervene in the case of an Ahmadi Muslim woman prosecuted... Read More »
