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Northern Ireland Government proposes opt-out organ donation

The Northern Ireland Department of Health has proposed introducing an opt-out system for organ donation, where a person is presumed to have consented to donate their organs after death unless they have specifically opted out. Northern Ireland Humanists has welcomed the move, and has called on the public to support the plans. Moving to an… Read more »

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Covid-19 has led to global humanist crackdown

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to many countries cracking down on humanists’ freedom of thought and expression, with some countries blaming the non-religious for the pandemic, while the restrictions imposed by many others have left closeted humanists trapped with their hostile families. Those are the findings of this year’s Freedom of Thought Report, published today… Read more »

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Tories fight 'Brown bounce'
Tories resist retreat to the right

David Cameron’s wingmen have rallied around their leader as the Conservatives fend off the predicted Brown bounce. Successive opinion polls have seen Gordon Brown reclaim a poll lead against the Conservatives, who have reportedly been briefed to “hold their nerve”. Senior Tories have insisted the party will keep to the centre ground rather than retreating… Read more »

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Cameron announces new team
Cameron reshuffle rewards fresh faces

David Cameron has carried out a much anticipated reshuffle as he squares up to Gordon Brown’s government. Mr Brown last week promoted his “rising stars” to senior government positions and brought the average Cabinet age below 50 years old. As was predicted by many commentators, Mr Cameron has now demoted many of the more traditional… Read more »