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Woman investigated over husband’s use of assisted dying clinic wanted to argue case in court Louise Shackleton says current law is traumatising families and she wanted jury to assess her innocence

The UK's legal ban doesn't stop assisted dying, it just drives it underground, increasing the chance of people dying alone or before they otherwise would.

For those who make the difficult decision to travel with loved ones, the consquences can be life changing. Thank you Louise for speaking out.

The female scientists who finally found an answer to endometriosis wait times Researchers who have endometrosis themselves say they 'turned our pain into something positive for other women'

Human ingenuity changing lives. Well done to all those involved!

Humanist Bertrand Russell's perfect, utterly uncompromising 1962 letter declining Oswald Mosley's invitation to lunch. An perennial joy to see this circulating online from time to time.

Woman investigated over husband’s use of assisted dying clinic wanted to argue case in court Louise Shackleton says current law is traumatising families and she wanted jury to assess her innocence

The UK's legal ban doesn't stop assisted dying, it just drives it underground, increasing the chance of people dying alone or before they otherwise would.

For those who make the difficult decision to travel with loved ones, the consquences can be life changing. Thank you Louise for speaking out.

The female scientists who finally found an answer to endometriosis wait times Researchers who have endometrosis themselves say they 'turned our pain into something positive for other women'

Human ingenuity changing lives. Well done to all those involved!

Humanist Bertrand Russell's perfect, utterly uncompromising 1962 letter declining Oswald Mosley's invitation to lunch. An perennial joy to see this circulating online from time to time.

A roasting tray containing multi-coloured carrots ready to roast.

Roasting carrots from the garden. Together with cucumbers, asparagus, and green peppers, they are absolutely the things that have tasted the most different from shop-bought this year. Fresh and delicious!

Surge in illegal schools investigations shows urgent need for legislation Newly released Ofsted figures reveal that the number of suspected illegal schools investigated reached a record high in the last year. The watchdog’s Unregistered Schools Team – established in 2016 fo...

Concerning that the no. of unregistered & illegal schools continues to grow, more than a decade after @humanists.uk 1st raised the alarm. Reaffirms importance of the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill which, if passed, will give Ofsted stronger powers to inspect & close these harmful institutions.

Assisted Dying Select Committee launched in the House of Lords The House of Lords has set up a select committee to examine assisted dying in a historic first. No such committee has ever been created for a Private Members’ Bill originating in the Commons, and this...

No other Private Members’ Bill in history has ever received this many hours of debate, this amount of expert evidence, this amount of public attention. We hope that peers recognise & listen to the lived experience of the terminally ill and understand why the law must change! @humanists.uk

Uruguay passes assisted dying law Uruguay’s Senate has approved the ‘Dignified Death’ law, making the country the 34th jurisdiction in the world to allow assisted dying. Humanists UK is hailing this historic moment, and is calling on ...

Well done Uruguay! More evidence of the global tide turning in favour of autonomy, compassion, and dignity at the end of life.

Nobel Prize-Winning Philosopher Bertrand Russell Biopic in Development, Amanda Curdt-Christiansen to Pen Script (EXCLUSIVE) Nobel Prize winner Bertrand Russell gets first feature biopic.

Wonderful opportunity for more people to discover the brilliance of this remarkable humanist. Bertrand Russell's dedication to reason, his tireless campaigning for peace, & unwavering belief in humanity's potential for good remain as important as ever!

John Bolton: Former Trump national security adviser indicted Bolton is the third of the US president's political opponents to face charges in recent weeks.

Important that we all realise that the US has an authoritarian government. This is not normal in our lifetime. It is a profound swerve against liberal democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. State prevention of critics just one of the many proofs of this. www.bbc.com/news/article...

“No gods, no heroes” I guess

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With proceedings in the Lords continuing from next week, I hope that Peers will continue to deliver on the mandate provided by MPs to introduce meaningful choice for dying people who need it and greater protection for all at the end of life.

This case is yet more evidence of what we already know: the cruel status quo denies dying people the choice they want and need in the country they call home, and criminalises families' compassion for the people they love at the end of their lives. It is unfit for purpose.

Assisted dying: Woman 'does not regret' taking sick husband to Dignitas Louise Shackleton who took her sick husband to end his life at Dignitas in Switzerland says it is "unfair to be treated like criminals" and she "doesn't regret it".

The blanket ban on assisted dying in this country has put Louise - and too many like her - through more than any grieving widow should have to experience. I join Louise in her relief that this process is over. But it should never have happened.

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Nobel Prize-Winning Philosopher Bertrand Russell Biopic in Development, Amanda Curdt-Christiansen to Pen Script (EXCLUSIVE) Nobel Prize winner Bertrand Russell gets first feature biopic.

Wonderful opportunity for more people to discover the brilliance of this remarkable humanist. Bertrand Russell's dedication to reason, his tireless campaigning for peace, & unwavering belief in humanity's potential for good remain as important as ever!

Uruguay passes assisted dying law Uruguay’s Senate has approved the ‘Dignified Death’ law, making the country the 34th jurisdiction in the world to allow assisted dying. Humanists UK is hailing this historic moment, and is calling on ...

Well done Uruguay! More evidence of the global tide turning in favour of autonomy, compassion, and dignity at the end of life.

Dying to Live Living to Die: An Existential Paradox Dying to Live Living to Die: An Existential Paradox – The Existential Academy Online Conference […]

I'm making the case for #assisteddying at the Dying to Live, Living to Die online conference on 1 November. Tickets can be found here: bit.ly/4olJgBR

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Thank goodness they are no longer of any significance!

Help give every child a fair start in life. Support Humanists UK’s Every Child, Every Chance appeal today Humanists UK has launched its 2025 Faith Schools Fundraiser, ‘Every Child, Every Chance’, aiming to raise £40,000 on JustGiving to support its ongoing campaign for a fair, inclusive, and non-discrimin...

Across the UK, thousands of children are still being denied the fair education every child deserves – shut out of local schools because their families are the ‘wrong’ faith, or hidden away in illegal ones with no real lessons at all.

#EveryChildEveryChance 🧵

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It really is a striking autumn!

First-ever humanist pastoral carer in the UK Armed Forces The UK Armed Forces has sworn in its first-ever non-religious pastoral carer. Dr Neil Weddell has been appointed a ‘chaplain’ in the Army and started in the role on 23 June, has already helped many pe...

Fantastic news. The UK Armed Forces has sworn in its first-ever non-religious pastoral carer, a groundbreaking appointment making possible full inclusion and equality for all who serve. Well done Neil!

Apostasy Conference 2025 spotlights mental health impact of religious abuse On Wednesday, Humanists UK’s Faith to Faithless programme hosted the Apostasy Conference 2025 in Covent Garden in London. The event was a huge success, welcoming nearly 100 attendees including academi...

Celebrating the work of @faith2faithless.bsky.social & its recent apostasy conference, focusing on the real, often hidden, mental health toll of exiting high-control groups. Thank you to staff & volunteers who offer an essential lifeline. humanists.uk/2025/10/03/a...

Homophobic Christian Nationalist mob targets London’s gay district A homophobic religious mob calling themselves the ‘King’s Army’ organised an intimidating mob in the streets of London’s Soho – the heart of London’s LGBT+ community, home to many LGBT+ bars, clubs, a...

Absolutely awful. Just the latest example of rising Christian Nationalism in the UK, much of which can be attributed to American influence and financing.

Fraser and me

Always a delight to welcome my counterpart from Scotland @frasersutherland.bsky.social to England. Hearing all about @humanistsociety.bsky.social and their great current work in Scotland campaigning for assisted dying and against compulsory religious worship in schools.

Scrapping RE teacher training bursaries ‘short-sighted’ says Humanists UK The UK Government’s decision to scrap teacher training bursaries for Religious Education (RE) has been criticised as ‘short-sighted’ by Humanists UK. New Department for Education (DfE) guidance for 20...

Shortsighted decision that sends exactly the wrong signal and risks undermining standards and inclusion across the curriculum.

Homophobic Christian Nationalist mob targets London’s gay district A homophobic religious mob calling themselves the ‘King’s Army’ organised an intimidating mob in the streets of London’s Soho – the heart of London’s LGBT+ community, home to many LGBT+ bars, clubs, a...

Absolutely awful. Just the latest example of rising Christian Nationalism in the UK, much of which can be attributed to American influence and financing.