Humanists UK

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.
September 1, 2018

Pakistan PM pledges to revive campaign for global blasphemy laws

Imran Khan has vowed to revive a campaign to impose global blasphemy laws at the UN.
August 24, 2018

Alarm at deal to export non-stunned meat to Saudi Arabia

Humanists UK has expressed alarm at a new trade deal with Saudi Arabia to export non-stunned British lamb meat.
August 11, 2018

Northern Ireland women will be able to access abortion services in the Republic of Ireland

Women in Northern Ireland will be able to access abortion services in the Republic of Ireland, after legislation to remove the ban on abortion is passed in the autumn.
July 14, 2018

Lancashire Council votes to ban non-stunned meat in schools

Lancashire County Council has voted for a second time to remove non-stunned meat products from its schools.
June 19, 2018

New report finds non-religious discriminated against by state faith schools

A new report gives detailed analysis of the admissions policies of every state faith secondary school in England.
June 1, 2018

Irish Citizens’ Assembly could debate ending church control of schools

The Irish Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, says he is happy to consider a debate in the Citizens’ Assembly on ending church patronage of schools in Ireland.