Humanists UK

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.
May 25, 2018

New reports call for more secular coronation for Prince Charles

Academics say future coronation ceremonies should reflect the more secular, diverse and pluralistic nature of British society.
May 20, 2018

Guernsey votes against legalising assisted dying

The States of Guernsey Assembly has voted against proposals to grant legal recognition to assisted dying.
May 18, 2018

Ending global blasphemy laws is Government priority, says Foreign Office Minister

Ending blasphemy laws around the globe is "a priority for Government", Foreign Office Minister of State for Human Rights Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon has said.