The National Secular Society works for the separation of religion and state and equal respect for everyone's human rights so that no one is either advantaged or disadvantaged on account of their beliefs.
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Latest News
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
BBC should portray religion in critically-informed way, says NSS
The NSS has said the BBC should portray religion fairly after it pledged to increase the religious content in its programming.
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
Amazon withdraws infant circumcision training kits after NSS letter
Amazon UK has withdrawn infant circumcision training kits from sale over child safety concerns after an NSS request to do so.
Tue, 19 Dec 2017
Faith ethos loophole risks undermining sex education, NSS warns
The Government has launched a consultation on guidance which will allow sex education to be taught from a religious perspective.
Fri, 15 Dec 2017
NSS: promote free speech as “a positive value” on campus
The NSS has told a parliamentary committee free speech should be protected "not only as a legal concept" on university campuses.
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
More religious schools undermining British values, warns Ofsted
A growing number of religious schools are spreading beliefs that clash with British values and equalities law, Ofsted has warned.
Opinion
After three weeks of damning evidence at the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, Richard Scorer says mandatory reporting of institutional abuse is necessary to prevent churches from covering it up.
Only reform of the law can tackle the Church's temptation to cover up abuse
Fri, 15 Dec 2017
Women's rights advocates say the US legal advocacy group Alliance Defending Freedom is "exporting extreme ideologies worldwide" against sexual and reproductive rights. Claire Provost and Ella Milburn investigate.
The Christian ‘legal army’ in hundreds of court battles worldwide
Thu, 14 Dec 2017
Pakistan's government, military and opposition parties have given in to the demands of a fundamentalist mob. Basit Mahmood says this is a blow to those who wish to remain true to the secular vision of Pakistan's founder....
Pakistan’s capitulation to extremists sets a dangerous precedent
Thu, 07 Dec 2017
Violent threats look set to censor a film which was due for UK release today. It's the latest sign of rising Hindu fundamentalism. In response, Chris Sloggett says, we must make sure no religion gets special treatment.
Only secularism can defeat the emboldened Hindu right
Fri, 01 Dec 2017
As supporters of a new Bill aim to see home schooling in England registered for the first time, education and schools campaigner Alastair Lichten says children's independent rights must receive greater focus.
Home schooling debate must prompt wider discussion of children’s rights
Thu, 30 Nov 2017