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‘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 »
Faith school to change all-white ethnicity form after NSS complaint
A faith school that put only white ethnic groups on an application form must change its admissions policy after the... 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 »
Non-stun halal and kosher meat served in parliament, NSS finds
Meat from animals not stunned before slaughter is being sold in parliament, the National Secular Society has found.... Read More »
Faith school continues to fail due to “narrow” secular curriculum
An independent faith school has failed three consecutive inspections due to its "narrow" secular curriculum.
Talmud... Read More »
Bill to end compulsory worship in non-faith schools progresses
A bill to end the duty on non-faith schools in England to hold daily acts of Christian worship has progressed in parliament.... Read More »
CofE received £750m of public money in last five years
Over 750 million pounds of public money has been given to the Church of England over the past five years despite its... Read More »
NSS seeks clarity over proposed conversion therapy ban
The National Secular Society has expressed concerns about potential loopholes in government proposals to ban 'conversion... Read More »
NSS backs more inclusive faith school admissions in Suffolk
The National Secular Society has supported plans to end discriminatory admissions policies for some faith schools... Read More »
DfE doesn’t know how many schools have discriminatory admissions
The government has admitted it does not know how many schools apply religious discrimination in their admissions.... 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 »
Bishops’ bench rallies against Assisted Dying Bill
Anglican bishops in the House of Lords have united to oppose a bill to allow the choice of assisted dying for terminally... Read More »
Two independent Jewish schools banned from admitting new pupils
Two independent Jewish schools in London have been barred from admitting new pupils after inspectors identified serious... Read More »
Secularists celebrate restoration of Charles Bradlaugh’s grave
A new bust of National Secular Society founder Charles Bradlaugh has been unveiled at a ceremony to mark the restoration... Read More »
NSS calls for transparency over discriminatory school admissions
The National Secular Society has urged the new schools' minister to increase transparency over school admissions.... Read More »
NSS backs moves to promote integrated education in NI
The National Secular Society has backed legislation in the Northern Ireland Assembly calling on the government to... Read More »
‘Inadequate’ faith school failed to teach reproduction in science
A Jewish independent faith school has been criticised by inspectors for refusing to teach about reproduction in science... Read More »
Headteacher sentenced for continuing to run illegal faith school
The National Secular Society has welcomed the second prosecution of two people for continuing to run an unregistered... Read More »
UN committee: Polish schools should promote “equality and inclusion”
A UN committee has expressed concern about the Catholic Church's impact on children's rights in Poland following a... Read More »
NSS refers Islamic charities to regulator following pro-Taliban lectures
The National Secular Society has reported two Islamic charities to the regulator after extremist sermons were found... Read More »
End religious discrimination in education, NSS urges equality commission
The National Secular Society has called for an end to religious discrimination in schools to enhance fairness for... Read More »
NSS welcomes ruling on Christian foster agency case
The National Secular Society has welcomed a judgment upholding a ruling that a Christian fostering agency cannot reject... Read More »
Challenge religious stigmatising of LGBT people, NSS tells Welsh government
The National Secular Society has called on the Welsh government to challenge religious homophobia in education, healthcare... Read More »
Doctors’ union drops opposition to assisted dying
A doctors' union has dropped its opposition to assisted dying in a historic vote.
The British Medical Association (BMA),... Read More »
NSS welcomes plans for non-stun slaughter labelling
The National Secular Society is calling for the public to support proposals for meat from animals not stunned before... Read More »
