Humanists UK

February 13, 2019

Warning of increased bullying if LGBT guidance for schools is diluted

More than 50 religion and belief leaders, educationists, and LGBT rights advocates have signed an open letter urging the Secretary of State for Education not to dilute draft guidance for independent schools on teaching respect for LGBT people.
February 11, 2019

Animal welfare charities call for an end to ritual slaughter

Non-stunned slaughter involves the cutting of an animal’s throat whilst the animal is still fully conscious and sensitive to pain.
January 30, 2019

Concerns expressed about proposed definition of Islamophobia

Critics say definition fails to sufficiently distinguish between criticism of Islam and prejudice towards Muslims.
January 10, 2019

Humanists UK urges Government to stand firm on LGBT teaching

A father has said that teaching his children about LGBT issues is a breach of his human rights.
December 12, 2018

Call for Home Office to protect rights of non-religious asylum seekers

Blasphemy or apostasy is punishable by death in 13 countries.
November 26, 2018

Almost a quarter of private faith schools rated inadequate

Almost a quarter of private faith schools rated inadequate at their last inspection, compared with nine per cent for other schools.
October 11, 2018

Coalition of academics calls for end to collective worship in state schools

A coalition of leading UK academics has called for an end to collective worship in English state schools, arguing that all children need to be given the freedom to make up their own minds on the merits of particular religious beliefs.
October 3, 2018

International campaigners urge Ireland to repeal blasphemy laws

Activists have faced accusations of blasphemy in jurisdictions where it is a serious crime.
September 27, 2018

Humanists to speak at Welsh National Remembrance Service for the first time

A humanist representative will take part and speak at the Welsh National Service of Remembrance.
September 17, 2018

Government faith minister calls for more religious leaders in the Lords

Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth, the Minister for Faith, has called for more religious leaders to appointed to the House of Lords.