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Religion or Belief

Religion or Belief

Under Human Rights and anti-discrimination legislation, you have the right to hold your own religious beliefs or other philosophical beliefs similar to a religion. You also have the right to have no religion or belief.

Under the Equality Act 2006, it is unlawful for someone to discriminate against you because of your religion or belief (or because you have no religion or belief):

  • in any aspect of employment
  • when providing goods, facilities and services
  • when providing education
  • in using or disposing of premises
  • or when exercising public functions.

There are, however, some limited exceptions when discrimination may be lawful. You can find out more about these on the website of the Equality and Human Rights Commission which is available here: http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/

Are you interested in joining the network database?

Background Information

Thank you for your interest in the South West Religion or Belief Equality Network. The network was officially launched on Monday 2nd November 2009 with an event at Somerset College in Taunton. The network plays a crucial role, bringing groups, individuals and organisations together to share best practice and progress equality issues relating to religion and belief within the region.

Membership Documents

If you and/or your organisation is interested in joining the South West Religion or Belief Equality Network please read the terms or reference and complete the membership form which are available below:

Upcoming Meeting Dates

The next network meeting will be taking place on Wednesday 15th September, the agenda is available here: Religion or Belief - Agenda 15.09.10

Do you work on Religion or Belief equality issues in the South West?

Please send information (news/blurb/reports/website links) on your work to be added to this website.

For more information about the network please contact please contact Colette Bennett at Equality South West.