After 15 years of leadership – including 10 years as President – I have stepped down from my role at Humanists International. In the farewell speech that follows, delivered to the General Assembly in Luxembourg in July 2025, I reflect on the organisation’s transformation, its growing global reach, a| Andrew Copson
I had an interesting debate with Fr Alex Frost, vicar of St Matthew’s the Apostle, Burnley, following the decrimalisation of...| Andrew Copson
We've done it! The House of Commons has taken a historic step towards meeting the aspirations of the public, who overwhelmingly support having choice, dignity, and compassion at the end of their lives. It was fantastic to be part of this day together with protestors on Parliament Square, and to deli| Andrew Copson
Freedom of expression is perhaps the most fundamental foundation of an open society, a human right without which individuality is...| Andrew Copson
I recently appeared on the Premier Unbelievable podcast to discuss ‘Does Freedom exist?’ with Max Jeganathan (author of The Freedom Trap)....| Andrew Copson
Last week I attended the UK’s national ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Because the UK is...| Andrew Copson
Eighty years ago the streets of Britain erupted in celebration because VE Day was a moment of profound relief, collective joy, and renewed hope – hard-earned through immense courage and sacrifice. It marked the end of the devastating war in Europe and the end of the Nazi Reich. But the victory we co| Andrew Copson
Today I’m joining fellow chief executives from across the equality and human rights sector in Westminster to mark the fifteenth...| Andrew Copson
Celebrating Shakespeare Day is not just celebrating the dramatist of genius who was born and died on 23 April. We...| Andrew Copson