Press Release: The SSS welcomes Norther Ireland’s referendum on the 8th Amendment
This referendum is the result of a long-fought campaign to repeal the 1983 decision.
read morePress Release: Response to Smyllum Park Allegations
Readers of the National will doubtless be aware of the highly disturbing allegations of violence and brutality against children who had been placed in the ‘care’ of nuns at Smyllum Park, Lanark.
read morePress Release: Response to the evidence that Scotland is now Majority not religious
The Scottish Secular Society call upon the Scottish Government to recognise the rapid decline of religion in our society and realign our laws to reflect this attitude.
read moreLetters II: More secular society means we are happier
Long established structures, institutions and traditions are openly being questioned and, frankly, this is a good and healthy development.
read moreReport on Evidence Session of Bullying and Harassment in Schools – EHRiC
A Committee examination of various issues relating to the bullying and harassment of children and young people in the Scottish school system.
read moreEvidence of Bullying and Harassment in Schools – EHRiC
The SSS thank the EHRiC for inviting our organisation to give evidence on bullying and harassment of children and young people in our Scottish schools.
read moreWelcoming the CoS move toward a more humanity-based morality.
The Scottish Secular Society welcome the Church of Scotland General Assembly’s approval of an apology to gay people for the past discrimination they have faced in the Church.
read moreStatement from the Scottish Secular Society
We are here to support our neighbours, family and friends through this horrible attack, through the rebuilding of our lives together, towards a future that continues to be better than before.
read moreThe official launch of the Norther Ireland Humanists
Our friends in Northern Ireland officially launched the latest humanist organisation, Northern Ireland Humanist. The evening took place at the lovely Belfast Castle. Boyd Sleator, Operations Coordinator, has done a wonderful job this past year, heading the efforts. We wish them all the best and hope to see more of them in the future. ...
read moreHomophobic row at school – Falkirk Herald
The Scottish Secular Society (SSS) condemned the presence of a leaflet entitled The Church and Same-Sex Attraction at Falkirk’s St Mungo’s High School.
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