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School’s application for non-Christian assemblies denied
The National Secular Society has called for an end to laws requiring Christian worship in schools after a school's... Read More »
Policy could drive up non-stun meat in public sector, NSS warns
Policy changes could lead to more meat from animals slaughtered without stunning supplied in the public sector, the NSS has warned. Read More »
NSS urges education secretary to end religious appointees law
The National Secular Society has called on Scotland's education secretary to end automatic places on education committees... Read More »
NSS to co-host discussion on Islam and secular democracy
The National Secular Society is delighted to co-host a discussion on Islam and secular democracy in Birmingham next... Read More »
NSS probes future monarchs over gay marriage stance
The National Secular Society has pressed the future monarchs to confirm their stance on homosexuality after the Church... Read More »
Over half of kosher-slaughtered cows rejected by Jewish authorities
The NSS has called for mandatory labelling for non-stun meat as figures suggest over half of all kosher-slaughtered cows may end up on the general market. Read More »
Don’t let religion undermine mental health care, NSS warns UN
The National Secular Society has advised the United Nations to be cautious about mixing religion with mental health... Read More »
Over 70% Brits don’t think it’s important for PM to be Christian
The National Secular Society has called for separation of church and state as figures show Britons don't think the... Read More »
NSS: Don’t let religion impede women escaping violence in Scotland
Using faith groups to deliver services for women experiencing violence may risk exploitation, the National Secular... Read More »
Experts: “Serious weaknesses” in medical guidance on circumcision
Experts have criticised "serious weaknesses" in medical guidance which permits religious and cultural circumcision... Read More »
Secular subjects at faith school limited to English and maths
A faith school has failed an inspection for devoting most of its curriculum to religion, with "little time" for secular... Read More »
Women’s health strategy aims to end taboos
The government aims to end taboos on women's health issues including menstruation and contraception in its new strategy.... Read More »
NSS welcomes recommended reform to weddings
The National Secular Society has welcomed a government-commissioned report recommending reform of wedding laws in... Read More »
Stun animals before kosher slaughter, rabbi says
A rabbi has recommended that animals slaughtered for kosher meat be stunned first to reduce suffering.
An internal... Read More »
NSS urges MoD to address Christian-centric approach to welfare
The National Secular Society has urged the Ministry of Defence to ensure its welfare provision is fully inclusive... Read More »
Pupils at failing Catholic school 'do not learn about other faiths'
A state-funded Catholic school has been criticised by inspectors for failing to teach pupils about other religions.... Read More »
NSS: Bill of Rights must protect FoRB for all
The National Secular Society has raised concerns about a potential erosion of rights for nonreligious people in the... Read More »
Beware religious harms to mental health and wellbeing, NSS warns
Religious imposition in healthcare, education and public services can harm mental health, the National Secular Society... Read More »
Assisted dying debate: Most MPs back reform
The majority of MPs who spoke at a parliamentary debate supported reforming the law to allow the choice of assisted... Read More »
Ruling: Collective worship and RE in NI schools breach human rights
Collective worship and Christian-biased religious education in Northern Ireland breach human rights, a high court... Read More »
N. Ireland to adopt marriage law reforms backed by NSS
Northern Ireland will adopt proposals backed by the National Secular Society to modernise marriage laws.
In a statement... Read More »
Gov't refuses to end faith school discrimination despite inequalities
The National Secular Society has called on the government to act to end faith-based school admissions after a minister... Read More »
State funded theology colleges “can be exempt” from free speech duty
Publicly funded theological colleges may be exempt from duties on universities to promote free speech, a minister... Read More »
NSS deplores revocation of abortion rights in US
The National Secular Society has expressed dismay that a Supreme Court decision will result in millions of women in... Read More »
UN tells Chile to examine clerical child abuse following NSS report
A United Nations committee has called on Chile to investigate all cases of child abuse in the Catholic Church following... Read More »
