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NSS welcomes Welsh plan for register of children missing education
Plans offer protection for children at risk of being sent to unregistered faith schools, NSS says. Read More »
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 »
NI assembly votes in favour of inclusive, evidence-based RSE
MLAs speak of "twisted" RSE teaching that thoughts of sex are "sinful" and same-sex relationships "laughed at". Read More »
Bill to remove Isle of Man bishop’s vote progresses
House of Keys votes in favour of removing CofE bishop's voting powers 14-10. Read More »
Faith school takeover proceeds despite overwhelming opposition
NSS: Governors 'concealing' strength of feeling against Church of England ethos. Read More »
NSS: Ofsted research shows RE is “a hopeless case”
Ofsted says subject "continues to wilt", with some schools teaching "little discernible RE". Read More »
NSS announces major conference on protecting liberal values
Kenan Malik, Joan Smith and more speaking at NSS Secularism 2024 conference in London. Read More »
School’s decision to restrict prayer rituals lawful, court finds
Disadvantage to Muslim pupils outweighed by need to promote interests of whole school community, judge says. Read More »
Islamic charity stokes fear of ’black magic’ and promotes exorcism
Islamic charity in Birmingham warns of "the sinister repercussions of magic" and the "snares of sorcerers" Read More »
NSS joins open letter against faith school discrimination
Education experts, politicians, religious leaders and public figures unite to call on Education Secretary to keep the faith school admissions cap. Read More »
NSS hosts talk with author of Annie Besant book
Renowned author Michael Meyer discusses 'A Dirty, Filthy Book' in online event. Read More »
Faith school found inadequate for ten years fails inspection again
Jewish school where teachers slapped children criticised for poor secular education in latest inspection. Read More »
NSS urges PM to retain cap on faith-based admissions
Supporters of inclusive schools encouraged to tell MPs to protect the 50% cap. Read More »
UN raises concerns over ‘gay conversion’ charity after NSS briefing
Charity regulator's failure to act on gay conversion therapy suggests it is "a protected religious practice" in Northern Ireland, says UN Read More »
NSS alarmed at plan to let new schools select all pupils based on faith
Faith-based academies could be free to select all pupils based on religion within months, sources say. Read More »
Councils say faith schools disadvantaging looked after children
Evidence increasing that faith schools disadvantage those with greatest need. Read More »
Bill to legalise assisted dying introduced in Scottish Parliament
Reform in assisted dying law supported by 78% of Scots. Read More »
Response unit needed to tackle blasphemy flashpoints, report says
Recommendations echo NSS calls for more support for schools facing religious intimidation and threats. Read More »
NSS welcomes Network Rail decision to remove religious messaging
Following NSS criticism, Islamic hadith calling for 'sinners to repent' removed from departure board at King's Cross station. Read More »
NSS slams government for backtracking on non-stun slaughter labels
Defra consultation on "fairer food labelling" omits slaughter, despite 97% supporting labels for slaughter method. Read More »
Experts speak out against religious abuse
Public authorities failing to tackle abuse in religious settings, panellists say at NSS event. Read More »
Majority of public support removing Isle of Man bishop’s vote
Most Manx residents back removing prayers and votes for clerics from parliament. Read More »
NSS address urges UN to call for government action on human rights
Religious privilege is undermining rights of UK citizens, NSS tells UN committee. Read More »
Anti-blasphemy extremism “gaining momentum” in UK, report warns
Counter-extremism report recommends review of religious charities linked to anti-blasphemy activism. Read More »
New extremism definition may put free speech at risk, NSS warns
Proposed definition could 'label secularists as extremists'. Read More »
