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…
Malawi Partnership Fifth Anniversary Fundraiser Posted on 27 July 2020 Since establishing our twinning relationship with the Association of Secular Humanists (ASH) in Malawi in 2015, your generous support has helped to fund ASH’s dedicated team of volunteers to work tirelessly to challenge witchcraft-based violence, promote and defend humanists and…
More humanist than Christian marriages in Scotland in 2019 Posted on 25 June 2020 Newly released official statistics reveals that for the first time, there were more humanist marriages in Scotland last year than there were Christian marriages of all denominations combined. Humanist marriages made up 23% of all marriages, while Christian marriages made…
Humanist National Memorial Posted on 15 June 2020 Humanist National Memorial Ceremony will mark three months since lockdown with input from humanists from all four nations of the UK On 23 June at 11:00, Humanists UK – supported by Humanist Society Scotland – is holding a national memorial…
Humanist Society Scotland Welcome Extension of Voting Rights to all Legal Residents and some Prisoners Posted on 4 June 2020 Humanist Society Scotland welcomes the enactment of a new Bill by the Scottish Parliament extending voting rights to refugees and those granted asylum and to some prisoners.
President of Nigerian humanists, Mubarak Bala, arrested on ‘blasphemy charge’ Posted on 29 April 2020 Humanist Society Scotland has expressed severe concerns for the president of its sister organisation – the Humanist Association of Nigeria – after he was arrested for ‘blasphemy’. Mubarak Bala was arrested on 28 April by two police officers who took…
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