Face coverings during ceremonies: from law to advice Posted on 4 April 2022 From 4th April 2022, the need to wear face coverings during wedding or funeral ceremonies held in indoor public places is no longer a legal requirement. Public Health advice continues to be that face coverings offer protection, and members of the public will continue to be encouraged to wear them in indoor settings – but not required to do so.
Humanists Add Support to Stop Regressive Human Rights Act Reform Posted on 14 March 2022 Today we added our voice to a joint response from the Human Rights Consortium Scotland that challenges the UK Government’s proposal to reform or replace the Human Rights Act. There is a high level of concern amongst Scottish civil society…
Non-religious people encouraged to ‘be honest’ about their beliefs in 2022 Census Posted on 9 March 2022 New research shows sharp decline in religious identity compared to research 11 years ago Around a million less Scots now identify with Christian groups compared to 2011 In 2011 53% of people in Scotland identified as Christian – by 2022…
All Women Finalist List for Humanist of the Year 2021! Posted on 8 March 2022 This year Humanist Society Scotland marked International Women’s Day by announcing the all-women nominee list for their Gordon Ross Award, an annual award that recognises individuals whose actions are deemed to be exceptional and in line with humanist values.
Ukraine: Statement on defence of rule of law Posted on 25 February 2022 The declaration of war on Ukraine by the Russian Federation is devastating and horrific. We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people and those in Russia protesting against the invasion of their democratic neighbour. These events sadly remind us of…
Farewell and Thank You to our Edinburgh StreetCare Volunteers Posted on 14 December 2021 This month our Edinburgh StreetCare project came to an end so we made a short video to celebrate the work of the volunteers who ran the project as a small thank you for their years of hard work.
Humanists Join Call to Protect the Human Rights Act on Human Rights Day! Posted on 10 December 2021 Humanists join the call to protect the Human Rights Act on Human Rights Day by adding their signature to an open letter to the Prime Minister calling for greater protection of the HRA in UK political life.
Humanists Add Their Voice to Calls for Compassionate & Humane Refugee & Asylum Policy Posted on 9 December 2021 On the 3rd of December we added our support to an open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Home Secretary Priti Patel, calling for a change in refugee and asylum policy that is based on a humane and compassionate…
In Pictures: Humanists March for Climate Justice at COP26 Posted on 11 November 2021 Members of Humanist Society Scotland were joined by representatives from Humanists International and Humanists UK as they marched through Glasgow for the COP26 Global Day of Action against Climate Injustice on November 6th 2021.
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.
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