Tags: Free speech
Religious privilege in equality law must end, NSS tells EHRC
Equality and Human Rights Commission should focus on religious discrimination in schools and employment, says NSS.... Read More »
Government: Islamophobia definition “not in line” with Equality Act
Government's approach to tackling religious hatred will "never inhibit the lawful right to freedom of expression",... Read More »
UK Sikh group raises concerns over ‘Islamophobia’ definition
Incorporating "contested definition" of Islamophobia would create "hierarchy of religions", UK Sikh network claims.... Read More »
Ex-Muslims gather in Oslo to celebrate dissent
NSS supports international conference promoting human rights and freedom
'Religion-phobia' definitions must be avoided, NSS warns Government
NSS tells Angela Rayner adopting 'Islamophobia' definition will exacerbate tensions and threaten freedom to criticise... Read More »
Time is right to end blasphemy laws, NSS tells NI justice minister
NSS calls for action to remove blasphemy laws as pro-free speech parties dominate NI Assembly.
Hindu manifesto demands would silence human rights groups, NSS warns
Manifesto says linking caste to Hinduism is example of 'Hinduphobia'.
NSS welcomes support for schools facing religious intimidation
Schools and teachers facing blasphemy accusations must be better protected, report recommends.
NSS: Report reveals ‘inherent danger’ of Islamophobia definition
Creeping restriction of free expression illustrated in report's account of increasingly spurious accusations of 'Islamophobia'.... Read More »
NSS announces major conference on protecting liberal values
Kenan Malik, Joan Smith and more speaking at NSS Secularism 2024 conference in London.
NSS hosts talk with author of Annie Besant book
Renowned author Michael Meyer discusses 'A Dirty, Filthy Book' in online event.
Response unit needed to tackle blasphemy flashpoints, report says
Recommendations echo NSS calls for more support for schools facing religious intimidation and threats.
NSS address urges UN to call for government action on human rights
Religious privilege is undermining rights of UK citizens, NSS tells UN committee.
Anti-blasphemy extremism “gaining momentum” in UK, report warns
Counter-extremism report recommends review of religious charities linked to anti-blasphemy activism.
New extremism definition may put free speech at risk, NSS warns
Proposed definition could 'label secularists as extremists'.
NSS to host talk with author of ‘Dirty, Filthy Book’
Author Michael Meyer to discuss new book on leading NSS figure Annie Besant at free online event.
Protect human rights from religious imposition, NSS urges UN
NSS tells UN Human Rights Committee religious privilege is undermining rights in education, healthcare and around... Read More »
Hindu group threatens secularists with police over “offensive” talk
Hindu charity told Leicester Secular Society it would report talk on caste to local Hindu community and police.
Danish parliament outlaws burning Quran and other religious texts
Following a string of Quran burnings, threats of violence pressure Denmark into banning the destruction of religious... Read More »
Islamophobia definitions threaten free speech at 20+ universities
21 universities have adopted definition of Islamophobia rejected by government amid free speech concerns.
Beware religious threats to free speech, NSS warns UN rapporteur
Attempts to impose de facto blasphemy laws must be resisted, says NSS.
Counter-extremism lead: blasphemy codes are chilling free speech
Cleric on 2023 UK speaking tour advocates decapitation for 'blasphemers'
2023 Bradlaugh Lecture: “Let’s talk to each other”
Nicky Campbell delivers impassioned defence of free expression and robust public debate
Faith schools should not impose hijab on girls, report says
Report also recommends government resist 'Islamophobia' definitions that inhibit criticism of religious practices... Read More »
Blasphemy laws identified in 11 more countries since 2020
Mocking religion in Portugal can be punished by up to a year's imprisonment, report finds
