The National Secular has welcomed commitments from the Government that there will be no religious exemptions to a proposed ...

Children will be given final decision to stay in collective worship, but won't be allowed to withdraw themselves Read More » ...

Group linked to NI 'gay conversion' charity Core Issues Trust refused charitable status due to "political purpose" Read More ...

Beth Jacob Grammar School not meeting its legal obligations to teach about same sex relationships, inspectors say Read More » ...

But bishop of Manchester concerned that unregistered Jewish faith schools may be "forced to close" Read More » ...

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The National Secular Society is a democratic organisation, governed by an elected Council of Management. The day-to-day running of the organisation is delegated to the chief executive officer, who is ...

A secular democracy where everyone is treated equally, regardless of religion or belief. To build a freer, fairer and more tolerant society where people are free to follow the beliefs they choose and ...

Democracy cannot exist without the right to free speech. Free speech should be robustly defended as a fundamental freedom. The National Secular Society has defended free speech from religious threats ...

The wording of a charge against a man who burnt a Quran in protest was "incorrectly applied", the Crown Prosecution Service has admitted. Hamit Coskun was charged with intent to cause "harassment, ...

Charities must have 'charitable purposes' that demonstrate how they provide a public benefit. The benefit provided by most of the 13 'charitable purposes' set out in the Charities Act 2011 is clear.

Faith schools undermine equality, choice and social cohesion. Let's build an inclusive education system today, to ensure an inclusive society tomorrow. Our education system should be open and ...