LGBT Humanists Coordinator Christopher Lynch featured on Times Radio following the release of sexuality and gender identity data in the 2021 Census to talk about the importance of such data capture to show the size of the LGBT+ community in an increasingly diverse society. Such data had never been recorded or released as part of the Census before. 

Originally broadcast on Cathy Newman with Times Radio Drive 6 January 2023. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64184736

LGBT Humanists comment on Gender and Sexuality Census 2021, Times Radio

Our patron Janet Ellis, Vice President Alice Roberts, and Lola Tinubu, co-founder of the Association of Black Humanists, speak with Aleem Maqbool about the humanist approach to life, its ancient and varied roots, universal nature, and how it brings purpose and meaning to millions of people across the globe.

Originally Broadcast on BBC Radio 24/04/2023

Humanism on Beyond Belief, BBC Radio 4

Researchers at the University of Birmingham conducted a wide-ranging survey on perceptions of religion and science, which suggests that half the UK population believes that religion does more harm than good. 50% of respondents said religion 'has more negative societal consequences than positive', 30% said it 'has more positive societal consequences' and 20% didn’t know. 

Humanists UK Vice President, Alice Roberts, explores questions raised by the research, the humanist approach to the evidence, and marks the difference between personal beliefs and institutionalised religion, tied to the state, as is the case in England.

Originally broadcast 07/01/2024 on BBC Radio 4 Sunday

Research source: Birmingham University 

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2023/evolution-religion-and-science-world-not-as-polarised-as-we-think-new-study-shows

Sunday

Does religion do more harm than good? Alice Roberts – BBC Radio 4 Sunday

Our Chief Executive Andrew Copson spoke on the BBC Radio 4 programme to discuss the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, urging action to stop 100% religious admissions in new schools.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has introduced the Bill, aiming to reform the types of schools that can open. However, as it stands, the Bill could allow new schools to select up to 100% of pupils based on religion, opening the door to widespread discrimination.

We’re working hard to secure amendments that ensure vital anti-discrimination policies are preserved and not unintentionally removed. 

Originally broadcast 12/01/2025

You can read more about the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill on our website:
https://humanists.uk/2025/01/09/childrens-wellbeing-and-schools-bill-passes-second-reading/

Andrew Copson on the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill | BBC Radio 4 Sunday

Andrew Copson featured on LBC to discuss Kim Leadbeater’s Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, including the latest amendment to replace the role of a High Court judge with a tribunal. The discussion explores the bill’s implications, international comparisons, and the ethical considerations surrounding the right to die.

Andrew Copson debates Baroness Ilora Finlay | Assisted dying | LBC News

Humanists UK Chief Executive debates Fr Alex Frost, vicar of St Matthew’s the Apostle, Burnley following the decimalisation of abortion for women in England and Wales, and the Third Reading of the Assisted Dying Bill.

Originally broadcast on Times Radio with Henry's Bonsu on 20/06/2025

Andrew Copson debates Fr Alex Frost

Our Public Affairs and Policy Manager Karen Wright gives Humanists UK's reaction to LBC following the Third Reading of the Assisted Dying Bill. Original broadcast on LBC 21/06/2025

Humanists UK's reaction to Assisted Dying Bill success

A man who burnt a Quran outside the Turkish Embassy in London has had his conviction for religiously motivated harassment, alarm, or distress overturned on appeal by Southwark Crown Court. Humanists UK has welcomed the new verdict as a huge victory for free speech and a blow against the revival of blasphemy laws in England and Wales by the back door.

You can read the full article here: https://humanists.uk/2025/10/10/not-guilty-conviction-of-ban-who-burned-quran-overturned-on-appeal/

Andrew Copson responds as Quran burning conviction is overturned

Northern Ireland Humanists Coordinator Boyd Sleator featured on BBC Talkback with William Crawley to discuss the UK Supreme Court's ruling that RE in Northern Ireland was 'equivalent to indoctrination'. 

Read the full news article on our website: https://humanists.uk/2025/11/19/supreme-court-rules-exclusively-christian-re-in-ni-is-indoctrination/

Supreme Court rules RE in Northern Ireland is 'equivalent to indoctrination'

Northern Ireland Humanists Coordinator Boyd Sleator appeared on The Nolan Show on 20/11/2025 to discuss the Supreme Court ruling that the RE Curriculum amounts to indoctrination. 

How does Northern Ireland's education system actually indoctrinate children?

Northern Ireland Humanists Coordinator Boyd Sleator featured on BBC Radio Foyle to discuss the Supreme Court Ruling that the Religious Education (RE) curriculum and collective worship amounted to 'indoctrination.'

'Worship is for the church, Religious Education (RE) is for schools.' Northern Ireland Humanists

Northern Ireland Humanists Coordinator Boyd Sleater featured on BBC Talk Back to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court Ruling that RE and collective worship in Northern Ireland education amounted to indoctrination. Originally broadcast 24/11/2025

Christianity's privileged place in RE curriculum  'needs to stop' | Northern Ireland Humanists

The Northern Ireland Education Minister has backed RE rooted in 'Holy Scripture' in his letter to headteachers and in a debate this week, following the Supreme Court judgment that exclusively Christian RE in Northern Ireland amounted to indoctrination. 

NI Education Minister doubles down on RE rooted in ‘Holy Scripture’ | Northern Ireland Humanists

Humanists UK President, Alice Roberts, takes to the Prison Radio airwaves to provide an uplifting message from her book, The Incredible Unlikeliness of Being. Reflecting on our humble beginnings and the chance events that brought us into existence, Alice connects us by our DNA to our ancient ancestors, affirming our roles as individuals as links 'in the chain of life.'

Alice Roberts: The Incredible Unlikeliness of Being

Our Chief Executive is on BBC Leicester to discuss our National Memorial Ceremony which will be live-broadcast at 11:00 on Tuesday 23 June on our YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Andrew Copson: National Memorial Ceremony

Humanists UK President Alice Roberts speaks with William Crawley live on BBC Radio 4 about The Little Book of Humanism, how humanists give meaning to their own lives, and the tragic arrest and detention of Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala. 

The Little Book of Humanism was co-authored by Alice Roberts and Andrew Copson. All author royalties go towards Humanists UK. Order your copy today: https://bit.ly/34SAUw5

Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 – 30/08/2020

BBC Radio

Alice Roberts discusses The Little Book of Humanism and the humanist view of life

Wales Humanists Coordinator Kathy Riddick speaks with Emily Buchanan and Bishop of St Asaph, Gregory Llanelv, on BBC Radio 4 Sunday about Wales' proud history of disestablishment, pluralism, and secularism. 

Wales Humanists release the '100 Years of Disestablishment' report on 07/12/2020 – which sets out clear recommendations for how Wales can build on its proud legacy of disestablishment and secularism. You can download the report here:  https://bit.ly/2Lf1RT0

Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4 – 13/12/2020

Wales Humanists celebrates 100 years of disestablishment and secularism

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