Religion and Scots Law Conference Posted on 18 May 2017 On the 2nd June 2017 Humanist Society Scotland and the University of Glasgow will present a conference on Religion in Scots Law. This conference will allow for discussion of some of the findings of the groundbreaking research commissioned by HSS…
Boycott call on School Religious Reps in West Dunbartonshire Posted on 21 April 2017 Humanist Society Scotland have called on the members of West Dunbartonshire’s minority faith groups to boycott the recruitment process for a new religious representative to the Council Education Committee. At present the Church of Scotland and the Roman Catholic Church…
Young people given ‘voice’ but not ‘choice’ in new Religious Observance guidance Posted on 30 March 2017 The Humanist Society Scotland has welcomed the publication of new Scottish Government guidance to head teachers on Religious Observance in Scottish schools as “a step in the right direction”. The updated guidance was developed in response to call for a…
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.
We need progress on sex and relationships education Posted on 8 January 2017 There have been reports that the UK Government is considering introducing compulsory sex and relationships education for schools in England and Wales (including removing the opt-out option for faith schools).
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.
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.
Gary McLelland appointed new Chief Executive of IHEU Posted on 15 December 2016 Humanist Society Scotland is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary McLelland to the position of Chief Executive of the International Humanist and Ethical Union.
Scottish Government must show moral leadership and repeal Scottish blasphemy law Posted on 6 December 2016 Scottish Government must show moral leadership and repeal Scottish blasphemy law.
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