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…
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.
Humanist ceremonies more popular than ever across UK Posted on 8 December 2016 Well over half of people in Scotland (58%) have attended a Humanist ceremony, according to new research from the British Humanist Association.
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.
More than 4200 Humanist weddings took place in Scotland last year Posted on 15 August 2016 More than 4200 Humanist weddings took place in Scotland last year, more than ever before.
Decline of religion slows across the UK, despite quickening in Scotland Posted on 9 August 2016 New research from the British Social Attitudes Survey shows a slowing in the decline of religion across the UK, however this has been described as a “pause at the edge of the cliff”. Despite this the decline of religion in Scotland has continued at a higher rate than the rest of the UK.
HSS highlight discrimination against non-religious young people in Scotland Posted on 11 July 2016 Humanist Society Scotland has submitted a response to Human Rights Check UK, ahead of the UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review of the UK.
Falling levels of religiosity in Scotland underline the need for a review of its place in education Posted on 3 April 2016 New research from the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey finds majority (52%) not religious. Largest decline in religious identity for Church of Scotland (from 35% in 1999 to just 20%). Humanists issue a renewed call for debate about the role of…
Religion in Scots Law: Landmark report published by Humanist Society Scotland Posted on 29 February 2016 A landmark report funded by the Humanist Society Scotland (HSS), conducted by the University of Glasgow, has been released today. The report finds a weakening of the position of religion in Scots law in all areas, except education, where it…
Humanist Society Scotland have released a chapter of a landmark report into the role of religion in Scots Law Posted on 28 September 2015 The chapter on education is being released as a prelude to the full report later this year, and is being released without charge to the public domain. The launch comes the day after HSS hosted its biggest-ever Annual Conference in Edinburgh, with…
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