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.
Divisive actions of US President spark global protests Posted on 2 February 2017 Thousands have taken to the streets across the world in protest during the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency.
HSS respond to education Governance Review Posted on 6 January 2017 Humanist Society Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s Governance Review saying that there is not enough focus on equality of access.
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.
Case for equal civil partnerships to be heard in the Court of Appeal Posted on 2 November 2016 As the Court of Appeal decide on the case for equal civil partnership, we talk to a couple in Scotland who want the option to choose civil partnership.
Pupils punished for not attending Religious Observance Posted on 8 October 2016 Pupils at a Roman Catholic high school in Motherwell have been suspended for failing to attend religious observance. Up to 50 pupils at a state Catholic school in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire, have been suspended after they chose not to attend…
Humanist Society call for an end to religious Council Tax perks Posted on 29 September 2016 The Humanist Society Scotland have called on the Scottish Parliament to end unfair perks given to religious organisations through the Council Tax system.
HSS secure rights of non-religious young people in Joint Civil Society Report Posted on 28 September 2016 The British Institute of Human Rights has published the Joint Civil Society Report to the United Nations.
Humanist Society to challenge the Scottish Government in Court over Religious Observance opt-out Posted on 12 September 2016 Humanist Society are to seek a Judicial Review of a decision by the Scottish Government not to allow young people to opt-out of religious observance.
HSS Chief Exec gives evidence to Holyrood Equality Committee Posted on 8 September 2016 Humanist Society Scotland Chief Executive Gordon MacRae gives evidence to MSPs on the Equal Opportunities Committee. He raises the issue of discrimination against non-religious young people in Scottish education.
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