Humanists Join Call for the Scottish Government to Protect Children’s Rights After Supreme Court Loss Posted on 6 October 2021 Humanist Society Scotland signs Together Alliance letter that urges the Scottish Government to work at speed to address the UK Supreme Court ruling that four aspects of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill are outwith the competence of the Scottish Parliament and will need to be reconsidered.
Humanists encouraged to back assisted dying bill plan Posted on 23 September 2021 Orkney MSP Liam McArthur has launched a consultation on his proposal for a members’ bill to allow for assisted dying for terminally ill people. Humanist Society Scotland have long campaigned for a compassionate approach to end-of-life care and support. Over…
Humanists Welcome BMA Decision to Drop Opposition to Assisted Dying Posted on 15 September 2021 Humanist Society Scotland today welcomed news that the BMA had voted to drop its opposed stance to assisted dying.
Time for Reflection: Humanist Message of Hope and Support for Refugees and Asylum Seekers Posted on 1 September 2021 Humanist Society Scotland trustee Morven Lyon delivered Time For Reflection at the Scottish Parliament. Morven spoke about the current crisis in Afghanistan and advocated for tolerance and support for the Afghan people and for those displaced by the return of the Taliban and in need of asylum.
Please email your MP to demand action that protects human rights in Afghanistan Posted on 17 August 2021 Humanist Society Scotland is calling for immediate action to protect those impacted by the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. As the Taliban have taken control of the country this presents a dire threat to many of the fundamental values of our…
Planning a ceremony and COVID-19: What you need to know Posted on 9 August 2021 Scotland moves beyond Level 0 from 9th August 2021, and ceremonies now have much fewer restrictions. Some restrictions still remain though and we still need to exercise caution. Face coverings remain mandatory* at all ceremonies in indoor public places, and…
Do you have to get married on a Saturday? at 2pm? in the Summer? Posted on 27 July 2021 The wedding landscape in 2020 was like no other, with restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Humanist Society Scotland conducted a third of its ‘normal’ volume of marriage ceremonies last year. With so many couples having to make…
Planning a funeral and COVID-19: What you need to know Posted on 19 July 2021 Planning a funeral and COVID-19: What you need to know if you have a Humanist Society Scotland funeral planned, or would like to plan a funeral with us.
Planning a wedding and COVID-19: What you need to know Posted on 19 July 2021 Planning a wedding and COVID-19: What you need to know if you have a wedding ceremony booked with Humanist Society Scotland.
Climate Emission Results ‘Alarming’ Posted on 24 June 2021 Greenhouse gas emissions data from 2019, released by the Scottish Government last week, shows that Scotland has not met its annual target of reducing emissions. Three years of targets have now been missed ‒ for the years 2017, 2018, 2019….
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