House of Lords on religion, public services and secularism
19 March 2010 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Two reports calling for a secular approach to public service and legislative reform were discussed in the House of Lords on 18 March.
Both reports were published by the British Humanist Association which campaigns for what it describes as an end to religious privilege and to discrimination based on religion or belief, and for a secular state.
Supporters of humanism in the Lords, including Lord Harrison, Lord Macdonald of Tradeston, Baroness Massey of Darwen, Lord Taverne, Baroness Turner of Camden and Lord Graham of Edmonton, took part in the debate which covered issues such as faith schools, the role of bishops in the House of Lords and religious education.
- Video & Audio: watch the debate on Quality and Equality: Human Rights, Public Services and Religious Organisations
- Lords Hansard: read the debate on Quality and Equality: Human Rights, Public Services and Religious Organisations
In the House of Lords Members may table questions for debate, usually up to two hours and a half, on a specific issue or matter of concern.
A minister responds on behalf of the Government.
Comment on the debate on Lords of the Blog
Read Lord Hylton's response to the debate
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