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blasphemy laws

June 29, 2020

Global persecution of humanists continues to worsen, says new report

The report identifies the growing use of blasphemy laws to crack down on the non-religious, as well as vigilante violence.
June 22, 2019

Blasphemy law to be abolished in Greece under new criminal code

The crime of blasphemy will be abolished in Greece from 1 July 2019 under changes to the country’s criminal code, in what is being hailed as a huge step forward for the global campaign to end blasphemy laws.
March 29, 2019

Campaign launched to repeal ancient blasphemy laws in Northern Ireland

Humanists have launched a campaign to get rid of Northern Ireland’s ancient blasphemy laws which make criticising a religion a crime.
January 30, 2019

Asia Bibi must be free to seek safety in country of her choice, says Amnesty

Amnesty International says Pakistan’s blasphemy laws have been used to target religious minorities, pursue personal vendettas and carry out vigilante violence.
November 8, 2018

Imran Khan urged to ensure safe travel out of Pakistan for Aasia Bibi

The mother of five remains at risk after government reverses position on her fate.
October 3, 2018

International campaigners urge Ireland to repeal blasphemy laws

Activists have faced accusations of blasphemy in jurisdictions where it is a serious crime.
September 1, 2018

Pakistan PM pledges to revive campaign for global blasphemy laws

Imran Khan has vowed to revive a campaign to impose global blasphemy laws at the UN.
May 18, 2018

Ending global blasphemy laws is Government priority, says Foreign Office Minister

Ending blasphemy laws around the globe is "a priority for Government", Foreign Office Minister of State for Human Rights Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon has said.
December 5, 2017

Call for government to do more to tackle discrimination against non-religious individuals

A new report from the International Humanist and Ethical Union, of which Humanists UK is a member,finds that 85 countries around the globe "exhibit severe discrimination against non-religious individuals", with several having seen humanists and atheists murdered for their beliefs over the past year.
August 19, 2017

UK MPs call for an end to Pakistan's blasphemy laws

Twenty four British MPs have written to the Pakistani government urging it to repeal its blasphemy laws.