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NSS calls for consistent action on religious persecution
Wed, 05 Jul 2017
The National Secular Society has reiterated the need to defend all victims of religious persecution after a government minister said the UK would focus "in particular" on Christian communities under threat.
Single-religion schools and compulsory worship banned, South African court rules
Tue, 04 Jul 2017
Schools may not teach one religion at the expense of others or hold compulsory religious observances, a court in South Africa has ruled.
Carey junior’s special pleading “an insult to victims”, says NSS
Tue, 04 Jul 2017
The son of the former Archbishop of Canterbury has said "changing attitudes" are behind criticism of his father's handling of a sexual abuse scandal.
Ofsted boss commits to tackling illegal schools
Mon, 03 Jul 2017
The National Secular Society has welcomed a commitment by OFSTED's chief inspector to protect children in unregistered faith schools.
Secular medics welcome new pharmacy standards on ‘religion, personal values and beliefs’
Fri, 30 Jun 2017
The Secular Medical Forum has welcomed new standards for pharmacy professionals that protect pharmacy users from conscientious objections.