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Belief discrimination

Protection against discrimination in the Equality Act 2010 goes beyond safeguarding employees' religious beliefs to cover “philosophical beliefs” as well. Employees who hold a “philosophical belief” that meets the test set out in case law are protected against direct and indirect belief discrimination, harassment and victimisation because of their belief.

What constitutes a “philosophical belief” under the Equality Act 2010 is a matter of fact in each case. Employment tribunals will apply the test in Grainger plc v Nicholson, in which the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) set out five hurdles that must be jumped for a philosophical belief to come within the Equality Act 2010. The EAT found that a deeply held belief that “mankind is duty-bound to act on catastrophic climate change” was protected under the Equality Act 2010.


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    by Rob Moss 3 Apr 2025

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    by Adam McCulloch 27 Mar 2025

    The University of Sussex has accused higher regulation regulator the Office for Students of mounting a ‘vindictive and unreasonable campaign’ against it.

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    • Bullying and harassment

    DSTL scientist constructively dismissed for gender-critical views

    by Rob Moss 24 Mar 2025
    by Rob Moss 24 Mar 2025

    Former government scientist wins tribunal claim for constructive dismissal after facing ‘clear hostile animus’ for gender-critical views.

    • Belief discrimination
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    EDI should not stifle LGB rights in the trans debate

    by Dan James Smith 4 Mar 2025
    by Dan James Smith 4 Mar 2025

    Dan James Smith of the LGB Alliance Business Forum warns that allowing trans ideology in workplace diversity policy has its risks.

    • Case law
    • Belief discrimination
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    Higgs’ victory has ‘profound’ implications for employers

    by Rob Moss 12 Feb 2025
    by Rob Moss 12 Feb 2025

    Employment lawyers and other experts provide their reaction to the Higgs v Farmor's School ruling and examine the implications for employers.

    • Belief discrimination
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    LGB Alliance launches Business Forum to ‘restore’ gay rights

    by Rob Moss 5 Feb 2025
    by Rob Moss 5 Feb 2025

    Alliance of LGB business leaders is fighting 'corruption of corporate EDI programmes' with forum to restore fair workplace policies.

    • Sexual harassment
    • Bullying and harassment
    • Zero hours

    Employment Rights Bill: EHRC warns MPs of ‘cumulative’ impact

    by Rob Moss 14 Jan 2025
    by Rob Moss 14 Jan 2025

    EHRC briefs MPs on impact of Employment Rights Bill, including compatibility of the rights regarding harassment and freedom of expression.

    • Belief discrimination
    • NHS
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Darlington nurses gain Conservative support over single-sex spaces

    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 3 Dec 2024
    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 3 Dec 2024

    Shadow equalities minister is supporting a group of nurses who want to protect single-sex spaces including toilets and changing rooms.

    • Case law
    • Belief discrimination
    • Constructive dismissal

    Rape crisis worker dismissed over gender-critical views awarded £69k

    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 7 Nov 2024
    by Kavitha Sivasubramaniam 7 Nov 2024

    Roz Adams, the counsellor who lost her job at Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, awarded £69,000 – nearly double the amount anticipated.

    • Belief discrimination
    • NHS
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Nurses meet Wes Streeting over single-sex changing rooms

    by Rob Moss 28 Oct 2024
    by Rob Moss 28 Oct 2024

    Health secretary meets with nurses who have launched legal action against their NHS trust over single-sex changing rooms.

    • Age discrimination
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    • Case law

    EHRC opens consultation on updated code of practice

    by Rob Moss 2 Oct 2024
    by Rob Moss 2 Oct 2024

    EHRC launches consultation on code of practice for services, public functions and associations, which has been updated in light of case law.

    • Bullying and harassment
    • Belief discrimination
    • Equality, diversity and inclusion

    Judge urges council to mandate ‘freedom of belief’ training

    by Rob Moss 17 Sep 2024
    by Rob Moss 17 Sep 2024

    Judge recommends e-learning be updated to include freedom of belief training as part of judgment relating to ‘gender-fluid’ dachshund.

    • Belief discrimination
    • Latest News
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    Gender-critical barrister loses appeal against Stonewall

    by Jo Faragher 24 Jul 2024
    by Jo Faragher 24 Jul 2024

    The barrister Aillson Bailey has lost her appeal against Stonewall after she claimed the charity tried to silence her for her gender-critical views.

    • Case law
    • Belief discrimination
    • Local authorities

    Gender-critical worker loses preferred pronouns case

    by Rob Moss 19 Jul 2024
    by Rob Moss 19 Jul 2024

    Gender-critical worker who chose to use the 'preferred pronouns' 'XYChromosomeGuy/ AdultHumanMale' loses claim for belief discrimination.

    • Belief discrimination
    • Latest News
    • Discrimination

    Christian social worker case: are there implications for diversity at work?

    by Shakil Butt 5 Jul 2024
    by Shakil Butt 5 Jul 2024

    What are the implications of the recent ruling that a Christian social worker was discriminated against due to his views on homosexuality?

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