Humanists UK

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.
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.