Religious discrimination and the ‘hierarchy of rights’

Pearson, Megan

doi:10.1177/1358229115627518

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“…46 Middlemiss (2018);. 47 Pearson (2016); Hatzis (2011);TUC Report (2007);Azmi v Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (2007).…”

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Religion and Belief Discrimination at Work: Legal Challenges in the UK

2023

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The UK continues to be more ethnically and religiously diverse. The inclusion of religion and belief within the UK Equality Law framework however has been controversial since its inception in 2003. The aim of this paper is to examine the practical and legal complexities associated with religion or belief discrimination in the UK. Drawing on an analysis of religion and belief claims from 2003 onwards and using illustrative case law, the study highlights several thematic areas of litigation relevant to employers, potential claimants and legal advisors. The paper offers insights into the underdeveloped legal debates and variations in how tribunals and the courts have interpreted and applied the law. Keywords: Religion and Belief; Discrimination; Equality Law; Labour Law

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“…46 Middlemiss (2018);. 47 Pearson (2016); Hatzis (2011);TUC Report (2007);Azmi v Kirklees Metropolitan Borough Council (2007).…”

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confidence: 99%

Religion and Belief Discrimination at Work: Legal Challenges in the UK

2023

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“…Conversely, it has been argued (Hambler, 2015) that religion and belief are treated less favourably than sexual orientation, with cases such as the Asher's bakery case and the Bull v Hall used as illustration. However, assuming that there must be a hierarchy just because in these cases one side has won or because of the creation of a special exception (Sandberg, 2014) may be to assume too readily that the Courts are creating a hierarchy (Pearson, 2016).…”

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confidence: 99%