Tags: Reproductive rights
NSS welcomes ECHR’s rejection of anti-abortion nurses’ appeal
The National Secular Society has welcomed a European court's decision to reject an appeal by two nurses who were rejected... Read More »
NSS: religion shouldn’t restrict access to abortion in NI
The National Secular Society has urged the UK government not to allow religion to limit women's access to abortions... Read More »
NSS welcomes legalisation of abortion & marriage equality in NI
The National Secular Society has welcomed the legalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland and the extension of same-sex... Read More »
NSS asks regulator to investigate pharmacist’s contraception refusal
The National Secular Society has asked a medical regulator to investigate an incident in which a pharmacist reportedly... Read More »
Contraceptive guideline partly designed to please pope is dropped
A long-standing clause which was partly designed to meet with the pope's approval has been dropped from official guidelines... Read More »
Individual rights and autonomy key themes at NSS healthcare event
Speakers have called for individual rights and bodily autonomy to take priority over religious concerns in healthcare... Read More »
Commons passes bill and amendment on abortion in NI
The National Secular Society has again called for reform of Northern Ireland's abortion laws after the House of Commons... Read More »
NI women will be able to access abortions in Ireland, minister says
Women from Northern Ireland will be able to access abortion services in the Republic of Ireland when the law changes... Read More »
NI abortion law incompatible with human rights, says Supreme Court
The National Secular Society has reiterated its call for reform of Northern Ireland's abortion laws after a majority... Read More »
NSS: religious dogma must not restrict access to abortions in NI
The National Secular Society has reiterated its call for reform to Northern Ireland's abortion laws after MPs and... Read More »
‘Pro-life’ group tries to restrict abortion pill use in Scotland
'Pro-life' campaigners have launched a court bid to block the Scottish government's decision to allow women to take... Read More »
Christian groups coordinating anti-rights campaigns across Europe
A coordinated effort by ultra-conservative Christian groups to restrict LGBT+ and women's rights across Europe has... Read More »
Official report recommends amending abortion law in NI
The National Secular Society has welcomed an official report which has recommended allowing abortion in cases of fatal... Read More »
NSS welcomes decision to implement buffer zone around abortion clinic
The National Secular Society has welcomed the creation of a buffer zone around a west London abortion clinic.
Ealing... Read More »
UN: UK should legalise abortion and ensure NI women can access it
The National Secular Society has welcomed UN recommendations that the UK Government should decriminalise abortion... Read More »
Peer: conscientious objection bill is “a wolf in sheep’s clothing”
A peer has described a bill that would extend medical practitioners' rights to refuse to carry out their duties on... Read More »
Ireland to vote on liberalising abortion and blasphemy laws
Ireland is to hold referenda on changing its laws on abortion and blasphemy next year.
Leo Varadkar, the Irish prime... Read More »
NSS welcomes Conway Hall launch of 'Victorian Blogging' project
The National Secular Society has welcomed a new project from Conway Hall which will highlight the work of Victorian... Read More »
DUP vows to resist calls to legalise abortion and same-sex marriage
DUP leader Arlene Foster has said her party will retain Northern Ireland's restrictions on abortion and same-sex marriage,... Read More »
Secular medics welcome new pharmacy standards on ‘religion, personal values and beliefs’
The Secular Medical Forum has welcomed new standards for pharmacy professionals that protect pharmacy users from conscientious... Read More »
Government to make free abortion services available to NI women in England
The National Secular Society has welcomed news that Northern Irish women will able to get abortions on the NHS in... Read More »
Supreme Court rules NI women don’t have equal right to abortion services in England
In a three/two decision, the UK Supreme Court has ruled that UK citizens normally resident in Northern Ireland do... Read More »
Success! Pharmaceutical Council embraces secular reforms
The independent pharmacists' regulator has approved new standards governing the role of religion in pharmacy services,... Read More »
NSS: Protect patients' rights from religious exemptions
The National Secular Society (NSS) has responded positively to a consultation on new guidelines for pharmacists which... Read More »
Pharmacy rules to emphasise patients’ rights thanks to secular medical campaigners
New professional standards being consulted on by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) will place more emphasis... Read More »