Posted: Wed, 16 Apr 2014 by Nida Kirmani
While human rights movements must engage people of all religions and none, Nida Kirmani argues that explicitly linking religion to human rights can lead to the exclusion and persecution of minority groups and undermine human rights' claims to universality.... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 25 Sep 2020
The National Secular Society (NSS) has urged a Senedd education committee to back new legislation to reform religious studies and sex education...
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2020
The NSS has called for a review of some NHS trusts' deferential relationships with Jehovah's Witnesses' 'hospital liaison committees'.
Posted: Wed, 23 Sep 2020
The NSS has welcomed plans to amend Scotland's current hate crime bill, but warned that they don't go far enough to protect free speech.
Posted: Fri, 18 Sep 2020
A regulator has appointed an interim manager who will consider the future viability of a charity accused of promoting Islamist extremism....
Posted: Fri, 18 Sep 2020
Faith schools will be able to teach that same-sex relationships and gender reassignment aren't permitted by the religions they promote.
Committees of Jehovah's Witnesses who encourage patients to refuse treatments involving blood are seeking influence in hospitals – and many NHS trusts are holding the door open for them, writes Lloyd...
Posted: Thu, 24 Sep 2020
As ministers consider changing Scotland's hate crime bill to address free expression concerns, Stephen Evans says their insistence to date that the bill won't undermine legitimate debate has been unconvincing....
Posted: Mon, 21 Sep 2020
It is outrageous to try to force this small magazine to give the 2015 killers what they wanted, says Chris Sloggett.
Posted: Fri, 18 Sep 2020
The first Apostasy Day has highlighted the human rights abuses facing many who leave Islam. To stand up for them we must ensure the religion isn't given special protection, says Kunwar Khuldune Shahid....
Posted: Fri, 04 Sep 2020
A new report says compulsory registration for Islamic marriages is needed to tackle discrimination and abuse. Megan Manson argues broad reform to marriage laws is a better way to ensure fairness and equality...
Posted: Fri, 28 Aug 2020