Tags: Free speech
NSS welcomes free speech assurances in proposed hate crime reforms
The National Secular Society has welcomed proposals to protect the freedom to criticise harmful cultural practices.... Read More »
‘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 »
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 »
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 »
Nigerian Humanist leader charged over ‘blasphemous’ Facebook posts
The president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria is facing formal charges over Facebook posts which allegedly... Read More »
NSS welcomes moves to protect free speech on communications offences
The National Secular Society has welcomed moves to protect freedom of expression in a Law Commission report on proposed... Read More »
Proposed advertising rules may fuel religious censorship, NSS warns
The National Secular Society has alerted the bodies which write advertising regulation guidelines that new proposals... Read More »
Video sharing rules risk encroaching on free speech, says NSS
Proposed rules which would protect users from material "likely to incite hatred" on video sharing platforms (VSPs)... Read More »
Investigation opens into use of Muhammad cartoon at Batley school
The academy trust behind Batley Grammar School, which recently suspended a teacher after a cartoon of Islam's prophet... Read More »
NSS urges release of Humanist leader after a year in detention
The National Secular Society has urged authorities in Nigeria to release a Humanist leader who has been in arbitrary... Read More »
Teacher suspended after using Muhammad cartoon in class on blasphemy
A teacher has been suspended after using a cartoon of Islam's prophet Muhammad in a religious studies lesson about... Read More »
NSS urges repeal of Northern Ireland blasphemy laws
The National Secular Society has called on the Northern Ireland executive to repeal its "archaic" blasphemy laws.... Read More »
Hate crime bill passes and blasphemy law abolished in Scotland
Scotland's hate crime bill, which will introduce a new offence of 'stirring up hatred' on religious grounds while... Read More »
Don’t renege on free speech protection, NSS tells justice minister
The National Secular Society has urged Scotland's justice minister not to renege on a commitment to ensure a strengthened... Read More »
Confusion over free speech protection on religion in hate crime bill
New proposals from the Scottish government could substantially weaken the protection for freedom of expression on... Read More »
Law Commission proposals risk chilling free speech, NSS warns
The National Secular Society has warned that Law Commission proposals on hate crime and communications offences in... Read More »
Drop charges against ex-Muslim campaigner in Tanzania, says NSS
The National Secular Society has backed a campaign to secure the rights of an ex-Muslim campaigner who has been arrested... Read More »
MSPs back ‘general principles’ of Scottish hate crime bill
Members of the Scottish parliament have voted in favour of the 'general principles' of Scotland's current hate crime... Read More »
Amend hate crime bill to protect free speech, Scottish government told
A group of MSPs has said Scotland's current hate crime bill should be amended to better protect freedom of expression,... Read More »
Success: free speech clause in hate crime bill to be strengthened
The National Secular Society has welcomed a decision from Scotland's justice secretary to strengthen a clause on free... Read More »
NSS gives evidence to parliamentary committee over hate crime bill
The National Secular Society has said a planned hate crime bill will "intimidate" free speech in evidence to the Scottish... Read More »
Stronger free speech protection needed over hate crime bill, says NSS
The National Secular Society has urged the Scottish government to ensure freedom of expression is adequately protected... Read More »
Plan to amend Scottish hate crime bill isn’t enough, says NSS
The National Secular Society has welcomed news that Scotland's current hate crime bill will be amended, but warned... Read More »
Plans on ‘stirring up hatred’ threaten free expression, warn MSPs
MSPs from across the political spectrum have warned that a bill on hate crime in Scotland poses a threat to freedom... Read More »
Ditch ‘stirring up’ offences in hate crime bill, say NSS and others
The National Secular Society and others have told Scotland's justice secretary of "grave reservations" over the inclusion... Read More »
