Category: Government and Law
Humanist Society responds as footage reveals Reform UK’s new Health Committee Convenor comparing pregnant women to feral cats
Last week’s Herald exclusive shows extraordinary anti-abortion views and language of incoming chair of Holyrood’s Health, Social Care, and Sport Committee, Helen McDade of Reform UK. Reform UK has scored a massive coup over recent weeks in obtaining the chairs of the…
Majority of MSPs choose secular affirmation in Holyrood first
MSPs were officially sworn into Holyrood today following last week’s Scottish Parliament elections. And for the first time, a majority of parliamentarians opted to make a solemn affirmation over the religious oath. This suggests that Scotland has elected its most…
Election 2026: Our analysis of the SNP manifesto
In the run up to the Holyrood election, we’re analysing what’s in each of the main party manifestos for humanists. We’re also asking candidates to adopt policies that make Scotland a more rational, socially just and compassionate country. Last in…
Election 2026: Our analysis of the Scottish Liberal Democrat manifesto
In the run up to the Holyrood election, we’re analysing what’s in each of the main party manifestos for humanists. We’re also asking candidates to adopt policies that make Scotland a more rational, socially just and compassionate country. Next up…
We submit our views to family law consultation
This week, we submitted our response to the Scottish Government consultation on proposed reforms to family law. Humanist Society Scotland successfully campaigned for humanist marriage in Scotland and we believe the law must continue to evolve, using a human rights…
Election 2026: Our analysis of the Scottish Green manifesto
In the run up to the Holyrood election, we’re analysing what’s in each of the main party manifestos for humanists. We’re also asking candidates to adopt policies that make Scotland a more rational, socially just and compassionate country. Today is…
Election 2026: Our analysis of the Scottish Labour manifesto
In the run up to the Holyrood election, we’re analysing what’s in each of the main party manifestos for humanists. We’re also asking candidates to adopt policies that make Scotland a more rational, socially just and compassionate country. Second out…
Election 2026: Our analysis of the Scottish Conservative manifesto
Humanist Society Scotland analyses what’s in the Scottish Conservative 2026 Manifesto for humanists.
Humanist Win! New jury rules protect privacy of non-religious
Jurors who choose to make a secular affirmation will now be treated fairly under new legislation passed in Scotland. Previous rules for oaths and affirmations undermined free choice and failed to protect the privacy of non-religious jury members. The changes…
Our celebrant Ronit Quayle delivers Time for Reflection in Scottish Parliament: watch the video!
Our celebrant Ronit Quayle delivered a truly moving Time for Reflection address in the Scottish parliament on 17 March. Ronit took the opportunity to celebrate the everyday expressions and gestures that show people’s love for each other, and their decency…
Our celebrant Susan Macleod delivers Time for Reflection at Scottish parliament
Our celebrant Susan Macleod delivered a beautiful Time for Reflection in Scottish Parliament on 3 February, tying together the themes of nursing, island life, and humanism that have shaped her life Susan also met up with Liam McArthur MSP, who…