Court grants a further ‘pause’ in Humanist Society case Posted on 8 February 2017 The Court of Session has today granted another pause in the proceedings brought against the Scottish Government by Humanist Society Scotland.
Unelected Highland ‘religious representative’ condemned for LGBTI comments Posted on 8 February 2017 An unelected ‘religious representative’ has used his position on a Highland Council education committee to criticise the alleged ‘promotion of homosexuality’ in schools.
Majority of people in Scotland want Religious Observance law reformed Posted on 29 December 2016 A new poll published by The Times today shows that nine-in-ten people in Scotland want to see the Religious Observance law changed.
Scottish Government launch consultation on Religious Observance Posted on 22 December 2016 The Scottish Government have launched a new consultation on revised guidance for Religious Observance in Scottish schools.
Humanists back call to end Religious tests in teacher recruitment Posted on 5 December 2016 In a landmark report the Equality and Human Rights Commission has called on Scottish Government to take action to end the sweeping religious restrictions on teacher recruitment in Scottish schools.
Religious Observance review plans raised at First Minister’s Questions Posted on 12 November 2016 The Scottish Government’s decision to review of the Religious Observance guidance for schools was raised at First Minister’s Questions this week.
Humanists and Scottish Government agree to ‘hit pause button’ on court challenge Posted on 6 November 2016 Humanist Society Scotland has secured an agreement with the Scottish Government to pause its current legal challenge regarding the rights of young people to opt out of religious observance in Schools.
Humanist Society ‘given green light’ to proceed with Judicial Review Posted on 14 October 2016 Humanist Society Scotland today has been given permission to proceed with a Judicial Review against the Scottish Government by the Court of Session.
New petition to end un-elected religious seats on councils Posted on 12 October 2016 A new petition has been submitted to The Scottish Parliament, asking The Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to bring an end to un-elected religious representatives on local council education committees.
HSS calls on John Swinney to intervene on Religious Observance Posted on 10 October 2016 Humanist Society Scotland have written to John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Education, calling on him to intervene personally after reports of up to 50 young people being punished for failing to attend Religious Observance.
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