Following the recent Supreme Court decision, reforms are being made to religion in schools in Northern Ireland. Answers from the Education Minister sheds further light on this reform as my new blog post discusses. Available on substack.com/@sandbergrlaw/ or sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com

Yesterday, a Bill was passed by the Scottish Government that reforms the law on religion in schools. What does it say? Why is it still insufficient? And why is it unlikely to be the end of the matter? My new blog post explores these questions. Links in reply

A flawless performance of the legal drama of our generation. ‘Prima Facie’ at the New Theatre in Cardiff was sensational. An awesome script dealing with an important topic brilliantly performed and staged. For further thoughts see my post on Instagram: www.instagram.com/p/DUscUpEDL1...

Worrying findings from the Humanist Society Scotland about religion in Scottish schools. Difficult to see this as anything other than the non human rights compliant ‘indoctrination’ spoken about by the Supreme Court recently.

As the Prime Minister (at time of writing), calls for stronger powers for the Charity Commission to shut down extremist charities, my new blog post ponders whether it’s time to reform charity law on religion: sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2026/02/09/r... or substack.com/@sandbergrla...

It’s difficult see how any guidance can make the current law on collective worship compliant with the recent Supreme Court decision that required religion in schools to be critical, pluralistic and objective. Legislative reform is required.

Following last year’s Supreme Court ruling, reform of the law on religion in schools is on its way to Northern Ireland and new guidance on collective worship promised in England. For details see my Substack: substack.com/@sandbergrlaw/ and website: sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com

As I predicted, the recent Supreme Court decision on religion in Northern Ireland is prompting changes across the UK. The National Secular Society report changes to guidance on worship in England are on their way. I make four observations in my latest blog post.

There is a clear need for the full report on this to be published since the reported conclusions do not make sense given what has been reported about the facts. Stronger safeguards may well be necessary.

New blog post on the breaking news that that reform of the law on religious education and collective worship in Northern Ireland has been announced, following the recent Supreme Court case. Available on my Substack: substack.com/@sandbergrlaw/ and website: sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/b...

A great opportunity to join the Lux Family Law team: luxfamilylaw.co.uk/trainee-soli...

My new article has now been published in the journal ‘Family Law’. It looks at developments concerning wedding law reform and argues that reform must include the recognition of independent celebrants. Email me - [email protected] - if you’d like a copy of the PDF.

I have also posted this on my new Substack page: substack.com/@sandbergrlaw

New Blog Post: Imam Sentenced for Underage Religious Marriage The new offence of carrying out conduct for the purpose of causing someone under the age of 18 to enter into a marriage applies to unregistered religious marriages. sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2026/01/20/i...

It would be useful to see the results of the council’s fact finding exercise here because the allegations amount to what the Supreme Court recently called indoctrination. More evidence that our laws on religion in school are not fit for purpose.

A great blog post by Miranda Ash on why independent celebrants must be included in upcoming wedding reform: www.mirandathecelebrant.co.uk/marriage-ref...

Evidence of the need for marriage law reform in England and Wales where humanists cannot conduct legally binding marriages ⬇️

New reforms to wedding law are a vital opportunity to create an inclusive system that respects freedom of religion and belief in all its forms. That's why Sophie Easton argues that those reforms must include independent celebrants👇 www.secularism.org.uk/opinion/2026...

Wow. ‘The Christmas Guest’ by Peter Swanson is phenomenal. A gripping read that almost made me fall off my chair at one point. Exceptional!

Fascinating and important article in The Law Teacher on ‘Bridging the diversity gap in the law and religion classroom: between self-censorship and mutual respect’ by Sylvie Bacquet www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....

A fantastic new edit of a classic #DoctorWho story. I’d forgotten how fun the Pertwee years were! Perfect Sunday morning watching!

A fascinating read on the recent Supreme Court decision on RE in Northern Ireland, particularly the political dimension. It is convincing and realistic in terms of the proposed next steps. A must read!

This week’s Supreme Court decision means that we need to rethink religious education and worship in schools in all nations of the UK. The main takeaway of the judgment is that it underlines how parental opt outs will not excuse indoctrination: lawandreligionuk.com/2025/11/20/r...

Yesterday the Uk Supreme Court held that religious education in a school in Northern Ireland breached human rights laws: my new blog post explores what yesterday’s judgment actually says and means - lawandreligionuk.com/2025/11/20/r...

My new blog post on yesterday’s Supreme Court decision that held that religious education and collective worship provided in a school in Northern Ireland are contrary to human rights laws: lawandreligionuk.com/2025/11/20/r...

UK Supreme Court holds that religious education and collective worship provided in a school in Northern Ireland are contrary to human rights laws. Lots to unpack here. Full judgment: supremecourt.uk/uploads/uksc...

A review of my latest book, Rethinking Law and Religion, has appeared in Revue du Droit des Religions. Written by Françoise Curtit, the review is in French but there’s a translation available via my website: sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/11/17/r...

A 90-minute edit of 'The Sea Devils' will transmit on BBC iPlayer from 6am and BBC Four at 7pm on December 7.

The BBC will launch 'The War Between the Land and the Sea' on iPlayer and BBC One on 7 December 2025. cultbox.co.uk/news/premier...

New blog post - Government Confirms Cohabitation Reform in addition to Marriage Law Reform sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/g...

I am delighted to have guested on two celebrant podcasts recently talking about wedding law reform. ​Links to the episodes are available on my website: sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/c...

New Blog Post on England’s Curriculum Review: Law to be Taught in Primary Schools and Towards a National Curriculum in Religious Education sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/11/05/e...

An explicit prohibition on the promotion of creationism in Welsh schools is much needed, as demonstrated by the campaign of evangelism we helped expose at Llanidloes High School. We’ve urged a Senedd committee looking at education reforms to back a ban. www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/10...

New blog post: on why today’s House of Lords debate on Religious Education suggests that not even the Government understands the law on Religious Education - and why that underscores the need for reform sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/10/30/a...

Another reminder about the folly of using AI for legal research - it just makes stuff up!

If this is as good as the debut novel by @chrischibnall.bsky.social then it will be an absolute treat!

Minority representation on TV causes outrage From the new Private Eye, in shops now.

Two books have recently been published that include chapters by me. For details, see my website: sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/t...

As one of the editors of the forthcoming Routledge Handbook of Doctor Who, I’m delighted that we don’t have to talk about #DoctorWho in the past tense!

Concerning that the no. of unregistered & illegal schools continues to grow, more than a decade after @humanists.uk 1st raised the alarm. Reaffirms importance of the Children’s Wellbeing & Schools Bill which, if passed, will give Ofsted stronger powers to inspect & close these harmful institutions.

New blog post on what a letter from the Ministry of Justice reveals about the upcoming consultation on marriage law reform and that legally recognising independent celebrants ceremonies will be considered: sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/10/15/w...

I am thrilled to sign a contract with @hartpublishing to author a book provisionally titled ‘The Life and Works of Glanville Williams: Writing the Law’.

Extremely concerning report about Christian nationalism in Wales ⬇️

Delighted to receive my copies of the latest books in our Anthem Studies in Law Reform book series. See: anthempress.com/anthem-studi...

Delighted to be quoted in this article on Hitched about the proposed wedding law reforms: www.hitched.co.uk/wedding-plan...

Could you get into legal trouble for having this mug on your desk at work? Find out more in my latest blog post: sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/l...

New blog post Following news stories about an Employment Tribunal decision concerning a Dalek mug, my new blog post looks at what the decision actually said and why we should be cautious of such news stories: sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/10/06/l...

New video on the welcome news that the Government is to proceed with marriage law reform: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mx-... See my book for more information on the need for reform and how it could be enacted: bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/religion-and...

Excellent news from the Ministry of Justice that comprehensive wedding law reform is on its way, following the recommendations of the Law Commission. New consultation due 2026. More details at: sandbergrlaw.wordpress.com/2025/10/02/g...

Current charity law is allowing religious organisations which promote misogyny to claim all the benefits of charitable status, including tax breaks. So says our new report, 'Mission and Misogyny'. Read the full story👇 www.secularism.org.uk/news/2025/09...