NSS says committee must ensure schools bill does not become "a vehicle for greater religious discrimination and segregation" ...

Calls come as ex-doctor sentenced to 5 years in prison for child cruelty and actual bodily harm related to ritual ...

In a letter to the council, the NSS said it was "entirely inappropriate" for the Church of England to use a nonreligious ...

A fresh bid has been made to remove automatic seats for bishops in the House of Lords through the hereditary peers bill.

Finance committee tells Canadian Government to remove "privileged status" of religion and end charity status for ...

Statement on BBC Sunday suggests local authorities reluctant to open schools which select all children based on religion.

Department of Education planning team said rejecting bid "would not be in line" with the Department's duties to integrated ...

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 ...

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Civil society covenant must keep public services free from extremism, proselytisation and discrimination, says NSS ...

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 ...

Our story began in 1866 when a large number of secularist groups from around the UK came together to strengthen their campaigns. Their leader was Charles Bradlaugh. Bradlaugh went on to be elected MP ...