Humanist Councillors Network

CAMPAIGNING AND NETWORKING
ACROSS LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The Humanist Councillors Network brings humanists in local government together to campaign for a secular state, and further the humanist cause across human rights, education, and ethical issues.

Current and former elected representatives at all levels of local government are invited to join, including: County Councils, District Councils, Unitary Authorities, Metropolitan District Councils, London Borough Councils, Town and Parish Councils, as well as directly elected Mayors from across the UK.

If you’re eligible to be a part of Humanist Councillors Network, it’s easy to join us via the form below.

Humanist Councillors is supported and administrated by Humanists UK. To join the network, please contact Humanists UK Public Affairs Officer Laura Newlyn on laura@humanists.uk.

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Faith schools

We want pupils from all different backgrounds educated together in a shared environment, rather than separated according to the religious beliefs of their parents. Find out more.

Secularism

We want a country where institutions such as Parliament are separate from religious organisations, and everyone is treated equally, regardless of their beliefs. Find out more.

Human rights and equality

As humanists, we support the right of every person to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be allowed to speak, and believe, as they wish. Find out more.

Humanist marriages

Humanist marriages are currently legally recognised in Scotland and Northern Ireland, but not England and Wales. Elsewhere, couples having a humanist ceremony must also have a separate civil marriage. We work to change that. Find out more.

Religious education

We think it’s vital that every young person learns about the different religions that are common in the UK today, as well as humanism. We work to ensure that such education is critical, objective, and pluralistic. Find out more.

Bishops in the House of Lords

26 Church of England bishops sit as of right in the House of Lords, amending legislation. This unique privilege is unfair, unjustified and unpopular. Find out more.

Assisted dying

We believe individuals should have a right to decide to end their life if they are suffering, and that relatives and doctors should be able to assist that person. Find out more.

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