Humanist Society Scotland mourns founding member Hayden Arthurson (1939-2020) Posted on 19 November 2020 Humanist Society Scotland mourns the death of a founding member and very active participant in our Edinburgh group Hayden Arthurson. Hayden was born in Edinburgh in 1939 and had a long career as a medical professional as an anaesthetist, general…
Daily Discovery Calendar Posted on 19 November 2020 Packed full of science facts for every day of the year, our 2021 Daily Discovery A1 calendar wall chart is great for science loving kids and grown ups too! Get yours for only £12 delivered. PLUS for every one bought…
Sort out assisted dying now 76% of Scots tell Scottish Parliament as New Zealand votes for change Posted on 30 October 2020 A poll commissioned by Humanist Society Scotland, Dignity in Dying Scotland and Friends at the End (FATE) shows that more than three quarters of Scots (76%) want the Scottish Parliament to debate assisted dying after the Parliamentary elections in May….
BMA Survey Indicates Overwhelming Support for Policy Change Around Assisted Dying Posted on 8 October 2020 BMA Survey Indicates Overwhelming Support for Policy Change Around Assisted Dying
Scottish Humanists call Home Office asylum planning a “barbaric dehumanisation effort” Posted on 2 October 2020 The Home Office have recently confirmed in press reports that they are considering changing how asylum claims are processed in the UK. This includes considering ‘offshoring’ applicants to Scottish islands, floating detention centres or even the possibility of using Ascension Island…
Hate Crime Bill changed after Humanist campaign Posted on 24 September 2020 The Hate Crime Bill currently before the Scottish Parliament is to be amended after an intervention by Humanist Society Scotland and our supporters. The Scottish Justice Secretary, Humza Yousaf, confirmed to Parliament that he would make changes asked for by…
First Minister Announces Bill to Enshrine UNCRC into Scot’s Law Posted on 2 September 2020 Humanist Society Scotland welcomes the announcement that the UNCRC will be incorporated into Scot’s Law within the term of this parliament, and hopes that the Incorporation Bill will trigger the end of compulsory Religious Observance sessions in Scotland’s public schools – a system that the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child highlighted as not in keeping with Convention Rights in 2016.
Celebrating Wee Weddings! Posted on 12 August 2020 It is an understatement to say that the last few months have been difficult for those who have had to reschedule ceremonies and drastically change their plans. However we are delighted to share with you some of the wonderful wee…
Coalition of artists, authors, journalists and campaigners call for changes to hate crime bill Posted on 11 August 2020 Over 20 individuals and organisations from the world of arts, journalism, literature, comedy, politics and human rights advocacy highlight need to protect free expression in joint open letter The letter highlights concern over the Bill’s proposal to not require proof…
Humanists raise concerns over hate crime bill impact on freedom of expression Posted on 27 July 2020 Humanist Society Scotland has called for changes to be made to the draft Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill, which is being put forward by the Scottish Government, to ensure that protections against hate crime do not exclude humanists…
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