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UK politicians lobby Malta with “misleading” abortion statements
The National Secular Society has criticised an attempt by UK politicians to stop Malta easing abortion restrictions... Read More »
Protect children’s rights from religious imposition, NSS urges UN
The National Secular Society has called on the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child to address religious... Read More »
Census England & Wales: Less than half the population Christian
The National Secular Society has called for separation of Church and state after census data revealed that less than... Read More »
Faith school fails to teach human reproduction in science
An independent faith school is failing to teach pupils about human reproduction in science, inspectors have found.... Read More »
Poll: Most Iranians want secular state and reject forced hijab
A majority of Iranians support a secular state and oppose mandatory hijab, polling has found.
Seventy-four per cent... Read More »
Scottish councillors vote not to adopt ‘Islamophobia’ definition
Councillors have voted not to adopt a definition of 'Islamophobia' that could undermine freedom to criticise Islam,... Read More »
Faith schools fail inspections for eight years running
The National Secular Society has called for government action after recent reports revealed two faith schools have... Read More »
Government funds charity bringing “biblical truth” to sex workers
The National Secular Society has criticised the government for funding a faith group which aims to bring "biblical... Read More »
NSS calls on Home Secretary to take charge of Leicester inquiry
The National Secular Society has written to Suella Braverman asking that a formal inquiry into the civil unrest in... Read More »
NSS calls for a more secular and inclusive coronation
The National Secular Society has written to prime minister Rishi Sunak calling for a more secular and inclusive coronation... Read More »
NSS raises concerns over judge’s religion remarks
The National Secular Society has asked for an investigation after a judge said a murderer's actions were "more" shocking... Read More »
NSS refers Christian charity to regulator over misogyny
A Christian charity is under investigation after the National Secular Society reported it for a sermon saying housework... Read More »
Coronation should be less Anglican, more secular, report suggests
A less Anglican, more secular coronation for King Charles could "celebrate the nation's diversity", a think tank has... Read More »
NSS welcomes mandatory reporting of clerical abuse recommendation
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has recommended mandatory reporting of abuse without exemptions... Read More »
Most Brits don’t think secondary school RE is important, poll finds
Over half of British adults do not think it is important for religious education to be taught in secondary schools.... Read More »
NSS calls for parliamentary committee to review collective worship
The National Secular Society has called on a parliamentary select committee to investigate compulsory worship in schools.... Read More »
MP calls for review of government stance on blasphemy laws
An MP has questioned the government's terminology in relation to blasphemy laws during a parliamentary debate.
Speaking... Read More »
CofE’s handling of abuse claims hampered by “culture of deference”
A "culture of deference" contributed to the mishandling of Church of England abuse claims, a review has found.
A three-year... Read More »
Bradlaugh Lecture 2022: Feminists ‘must reclaim secular histories’
A leading campaigner on women's rights has urged feminists to "reclaim the secular histories" of past struggles at... Read More »
Abolish bishops’ bench, NSS urges commission reviewing HoL
The National Secular Society has told a commission on political reform that bishops should no longer have automatic... Read More »
Protect free speech around religion, NSS urges UN
The National Secular Society has told the United Nations that efforts to tackle intolerance based on religion or belief... Read More »
Proselytising doctor must attend further training
A Christian GP who received complaints over evangelising to patients is to attend a 'professional boundaries course'... Read More »
NSS tells government not to halt plans to stop unregistered schools
The National Secular Society has urged the education secretary not to abandon plans to stop children being denied... Read More »
NSS calls for “secular overhaul” as NI religious landscape shifts
The National Secular Society has called for a "secular overhaul" in Northern Ireland as those without a stated religion... Read More »
Scotland: “No plans” to end religious committee representatives
Scotland's Education Secretary has said there are "no plans" to end places for religious appointees on education committees.... Read More »
