Scotland’s leading anti-sectarianism charity has reiterated its call for a nationwide rehabilitation scheme for people convicted of bigoted behaviour. Nil By Mouth made the call following the publication of new figures about sectarian offences in Scotland. The key findings show: … Continued
A CLYDEBANK school’s exceptional effort in promoting equality has been praised by Scotland’s leading anti-sectarian charity. Pupils at St Eunan’s Primary in Drumry were presented with a special award by Nil By Mouth in recognition of the school’s commitment to … Continued
Young people across Scotland are being encouraged to stand up and be counted in the battle against sectarianism. The call was made by MSPs as they teamed up with Scotland’s leading anti-sectarianism charity Nil by Mouth (NBM) at an event … Continued
Scotland’s leading anti-sectarianism charity has taken its battle to banish bigotry to Westminster. Nil by Mouth teamed up with Scottish MPs to promote its work at a special event at the House of Commons organised by Cathy Jamieson MP NBM was … Continued
Stand up to Sectarianism: That’s the message from leading charities in a new program to encourage young people to play their part in riding Scotland of bigotry. Youth Scotland and five other national voluntary youth organisations are being funded by … Continued
The number of people being found guilty of sectarian hate crimes has soared to a record high across Scotland. Figures obtained by Glasgow MSP Anne McTaggart show that 518 people were convicted of sectarian offences during 2011/12: a rise of … Continued
3rd December 2012 An East Kilbride Primary School is celebrating after becoming the first primary school in Scotland to win a prestigious award for its efforts to challenge sectarianism. Teachers and pupils of Our Lady of Lourdes PS have been … Continued
British Transport Police (BTP) will become the first police force to be recognised by the country’s leading anti-bigotry charity for its efforts in tackling sectarianism. Officers from the national police force for the railways will be presented with Nil by … Continued
Organisers of public processions in Scotland’s biggest city should be made to sign a ‘hate crime’ declaration to weed out troublemakers under new proposals from the country’s leading anti-sectarianism charity. The call was made as part of Nil By Mouth’s (NBM) … Continued
A South Lanarkshire school is celebrating after becoming the first in Scotland to scoop an award for its efforts in tackling sectarianism. Duncanrig Secondary School in East Kilbride will today receive coveted ‘accredited’ status as part of anti-sectarianism charity Nil … Continued