Andrew Copson
@andrewcopson.bsky.social
Humanist. Midlander. Liberal. Xennial. Quondam Classicist. Chief Executive @humanists.uk | Ambassador @humanists.bsky.social
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ECHR at 75: ‘One of our greatest achievements, following one of our greatest tragedies’ | Andrew Copson
Today marks 75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), a creation born from the highest aspirations of human civilisation: that every person, regardless of circumstance, deserves equa...
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'One of our greatest achievements, following one of our greatest tragedies’: my new blog post on the anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights #ECHR humanists.uk/2025/11/04/e...
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Alongside my poppy at the cenotaph this year, I’ll be wearing the red triangle to remember the liberation 80 years ago of humanists who were held in the camps wearing this badge like other political opponents of fascism. We must have courage to stand against fascism and for freedom in every age.
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Alongside my poppy at the cenotaph this year, I’ll be wearing the red triangle to remember the liberation 80 years ago of humanists who were held in the camps wearing this badge like other political opponents of fascism. We must have courage to stand against fascism and for freedom in every age.
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Remembrance is an opportunity not just to honour the lives lost to war, whether brave combatants or civilian victims. It is also a chance to recommit to the cause of peace and freedom in the hope that one day war will be no more.
November 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Remembrance is an opportunity not just to honour the lives lost to war, whether brave combatants or civilian victims. It is also a chance to recommit to the cause of peace and freedom in the hope that one day war will be no more.
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Straight from the cenotaph to Tavistock Square for the white poppy ceremony for peace. Happy to lay a poppy at the stone for conscientious objectors, so many of whom also have died as a result of war.
November 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Straight from the cenotaph to Tavistock Square for the white poppy ceremony for peace. Happy to lay a poppy at the stone for conscientious objectors, so many of whom also have died as a result of war.
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So many precious and unique lives have been lost to war, whether noble sacrifices in a great cause for democracy and freedom, or wasted in squalid skirmishes for ignoble reasons. Today at the cenotaph I thought of them as well as committing to work for peace and human rights for all people.
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
So many precious and unique lives have been lost to war, whether noble sacrifices in a great cause for democracy and freedom, or wasted in squalid skirmishes for ignoble reasons. Today at the cenotaph I thought of them as well as committing to work for peace and human rights for all people.
Remembrance is an opportunity not just to honour the lives lost to war, whether brave combatants or civilian victims. It is also a chance to recommit to the cause of peace and freedom in the hope that one day war will be no more.
November 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Remembrance is an opportunity not just to honour the lives lost to war, whether brave combatants or civilian victims. It is also a chance to recommit to the cause of peace and freedom in the hope that one day war will be no more.
Straight from the cenotaph to Tavistock Square for the white poppy ceremony for peace. Happy to lay a poppy at the stone for conscientious objectors, so many of whom also have died as a result of war.
November 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Straight from the cenotaph to Tavistock Square for the white poppy ceremony for peace. Happy to lay a poppy at the stone for conscientious objectors, so many of whom also have died as a result of war.
So many precious and unique lives have been lost to war, whether noble sacrifices in a great cause for democracy and freedom, or wasted in squalid skirmishes for ignoble reasons. Today at the cenotaph I thought of them as well as committing to work for peace and human rights for all people.
November 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
So many precious and unique lives have been lost to war, whether noble sacrifices in a great cause for democracy and freedom, or wasted in squalid skirmishes for ignoble reasons. Today at the cenotaph I thought of them as well as committing to work for peace and human rights for all people.
Alongside my poppy at the cenotaph this year, I’ll be wearing the red triangle to remember the liberation 80 years ago of humanists who were held in the camps wearing this badge like other political opponents of fascism. We must have courage to stand against fascism and for freedom in every age.
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Alongside my poppy at the cenotaph this year, I’ll be wearing the red triangle to remember the liberation 80 years ago of humanists who were held in the camps wearing this badge like other political opponents of fascism. We must have courage to stand against fascism and for freedom in every age.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
If you're teaching about non-religious worldviews, we have free resources on humanist beliefs, humanist ethics, humanist ambitions, humanist ceremonies, humanist organisations, humanist history, and humanists around the world. All your needs in one place! understandinghumanism.org.uk/resources/
It will be a privilege this #RemembranceDay to stand again for Defence Humanists and @humanists.uk at the cenotaph. I will be thinking of the pity of war, the necessity of peace, of all the brave people who have fought for it whether in uniform or as civilians, and of those who grieve.
Humanists to pay tribute on Remembrance Day 2025
Humanist representatives will take part in Remembrance ceremonies across the UK – including national events in London, Cardiff, Belfast, and Edinburgh, as well as community ceremonies nationwide. Andr...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:40 AM
It will be a privilege this #RemembranceDay to stand again for Defence Humanists and @humanists.uk at the cenotaph. I will be thinking of the pity of war, the necessity of peace, of all the brave people who have fought for it whether in uniform or as civilians, and of those who grieve.
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Sir Geoffrey was one of the truly great human rights champions of his generation, a tireless champion of civil liberties, and an inspirational humanist. We will remember him not only for his profound professional achievements but for his moral clarity and steadfast and generous support of our cause.
Humanists UK mourns leading human rights lawyer Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC (1933-2025)
Humanists UK is deeply saddened to learn of the death of its long-standing patron, the distinguished human rights lawyer Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC (Hon), aged 92. A committed humanist, Sir Geoffrey dedi...
humanists.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Sir Geoffrey was one of the truly great human rights champions of his generation, a tireless champion of civil liberties, and an inspirational humanist. We will remember him not only for his profound professional achievements but for his moral clarity and steadfast and generous support of our cause.
Another step forward for rational, compassionate lawmaking.
Health Minister: Assisted Dying Bill ‘strikes the balance between access and safety’
The Health Minister Stephen Kinnock MP has told the House of Lords that the Assisted Dying Bill ‘strikes the balance between access and safety’. He gave evidence to the Lords Select Committee on the T...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Another step forward for rational, compassionate lawmaking.
Progress in the Isle of Man! Let's hope this news brings energy to addressing the same problem in Westminster, where 26 Anglican bishops also enjoy reserved places & voting rights – the only denomination (& of one religion) to have such a privilege.
Bill to remove bishop vote from Isle of Man Parliament passes latest stage
Tynwald (Manx Parliament) has moved closer to removing the political vote of the Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man as the Constitution Bill passed its latest stage in the Legislative Council. Humanists UK ...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Progress in the Isle of Man! Let's hope this news brings energy to addressing the same problem in Westminster, where 26 Anglican bishops also enjoy reserved places & voting rights – the only denomination (& of one religion) to have such a privilege.
We owe it to every child to reach ‘consensus’ as a subject community.
RE becoming part of the national curriculum is a momentous opportunity to finally build a consistent entitlement for all children.
RE to make national curriculum if sector 'reaches consensus'
Government commits to curriculum review call, but only if sector says it's achievable
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
We owe it to every child to reach ‘consensus’ as a subject community.
RE becoming part of the national curriculum is a momentous opportunity to finally build a consistent entitlement for all children.
RE to make national curriculum if sector 'reaches consensus'
Government commits to curriculum review call, but only if sector says it's achievable
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:51 PM
RE becoming part of the national curriculum is a momentous opportunity to finally build a consistent entitlement for all children.
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It will mean, at long last, the subject will be taught fairly and consistently across all types of schools, possibly renamed, and – we expect – will fully include humanism. A tremendous step towards the fair, balanced, & high-quality education that we’ve worked towards for over 35 yrs @humanists.uk
November 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It will mean, at long last, the subject will be taught fairly and consistently across all types of schools, possibly renamed, and – we expect – will fully include humanism. A tremendous step towards the fair, balanced, & high-quality education that we’ve worked towards for over 35 yrs @humanists.uk
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Landmark news: it's been recommended that reformed, inclusive Religious Education be added to the National Curriculum in England – with a full expert review of its content to follow. humanists.uk/2025/11/05/s...
Success! RE to be added to the National Curriculum
Reformed subject expected to be fully inclusive of humanism.
humanists.uk
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Landmark news: it's been recommended that reformed, inclusive Religious Education be added to the National Curriculum in England – with a full expert review of its content to follow. humanists.uk/2025/11/05/s...
Sir Geoffrey was one of the truly great human rights champions of his generation, a tireless champion of civil liberties, and an inspirational humanist. We will remember him not only for his profound professional achievements but for his moral clarity and steadfast and generous support of our cause.
Humanists UK mourns leading human rights lawyer Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC (1933-2025)
Humanists UK is deeply saddened to learn of the death of its long-standing patron, the distinguished human rights lawyer Sir Geoffrey Bindman KC (Hon), aged 92. A committed humanist, Sir Geoffrey dedi...
humanists.uk
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Sir Geoffrey was one of the truly great human rights champions of his generation, a tireless champion of civil liberties, and an inspirational humanist. We will remember him not only for his profound professional achievements but for his moral clarity and steadfast and generous support of our cause.
Very sorry to hear of the death of Geoffrey Bindman, a great humanist and patron of @humanists.uk who did so much good that will live on. A life well lived.
We are very sorry to announce the death of our founder, Sir Geoffrey Bindman on 4 November 2025 at the age of 92.
He was a magnificent lawyer and a profoundly honourable man. He was a significant force for good and will be deeply missed. We extend our most sincere condolences to his family.
He was a magnificent lawyer and a profoundly honourable man. He was a significant force for good and will be deeply missed. We extend our most sincere condolences to his family.
November 6, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Very sorry to hear of the death of Geoffrey Bindman, a great humanist and patron of @humanists.uk who did so much good that will live on. A life well lived.
Landmark news: it's been recommended that reformed, inclusive Religious Education be added to the National Curriculum in England – with a full expert review of its content to follow. humanists.uk/2025/11/05/s...
Success! RE to be added to the National Curriculum
Reformed subject expected to be fully inclusive of humanism.
humanists.uk
November 5, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Landmark news: it's been recommended that reformed, inclusive Religious Education be added to the National Curriculum in England – with a full expert review of its content to follow. humanists.uk/2025/11/05/s...
Reposted by Andrew Copson
'One of our greatest achievements, following one of our greatest tragedies’: my new blog post on the anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights #ECHR humanists.uk/2025/11/04/e...
ECHR at 75: ‘One of our greatest achievements, following one of our greatest tragedies’ | Andrew Copson
Today marks 75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), a creation born from the highest aspirations of human civilisation: that every person, regardless of circumstance, deserves equa...
humanists.uk
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
'One of our greatest achievements, following one of our greatest tragedies’: my new blog post on the anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights #ECHR humanists.uk/2025/11/04/e...
'One of our greatest achievements, following one of our greatest tragedies’: my new blog post on the anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights #ECHR humanists.uk/2025/11/04/e...
ECHR at 75: ‘One of our greatest achievements, following one of our greatest tragedies’ | Andrew Copson
Today marks 75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), a creation born from the highest aspirations of human civilisation: that every person, regardless of circumstance, deserves equa...
humanists.uk
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
'One of our greatest achievements, following one of our greatest tragedies’: my new blog post on the anniversary of the European Convention on Human Rights #ECHR humanists.uk/2025/11/04/e...
Reposted by Andrew Copson
It is regrettable that the Joint Committee on Human Rights has taken this approach to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
It is regrettable that the Joint Committee on Human Rights has taken this approach to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇
In my view, a last-minute, one-off and narrow evidence session is woefully inadequate.
My letter to the Chair of the JCHR in full 👇