Decision expected in bangle case – BBC News

Posted July 29th, 2008 in news, religious discrimination, school children by sally

“A teenager is due to find out later whether she has succeeded in her fight to wear a religious bangle at school.”

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BBC News, 29th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Christian policeman ‘victimised’ over opposition to gay pride event – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 21st, 2008 in homosexuality, news, police, religious discrimination, victimisation by sally

“A Christian policeman is taking his own force to an employment tribunal over claims that it ‘harassed’ him because of his religious opposition to homosexuality.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th July 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Registrar wins same-sex tribunal – BBC News

Posted July 10th, 2008 in civil partnerships, news, registrars, religious discrimination by sally

“A marriage registrar was bullied for refusing to conduct same-sex ceremonies, a tribunal has ruled.”

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BBC News, 10th July 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

R (E) v Governing Body of JFS and Others – WLR Daily

Posted July 7th, 2008 in education, law reports, religious discrimination by sally

R (E) v Governing Body of JFS and Others [2008] EWHC 1535/1536; [2008] WLR (D) 223

Faith schools which gave priority to children of their designated faith in the event of over-subscription did not directly or indirectly racially discriminate against non-members of the faith.”

WLR Daily, 4th July 2008

Source: www.lawreports.co.uk

Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.

Equality before the Law – Speech by Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers

Posted July 4th, 2008 in islamic law, religious discrimination, speeches by sally

Equality before the Law (PDF)

Speech by Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers

East London Muslim Centre, 3rd July 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Jewish school did not discriminate against pupil – The Times

Posted July 4th, 2008 in education, news, religious discrimination by sally

“A top Jewish state school was cleared today of racially discriminating against an 11-year-old boy by refusing him a place, in a High Court ruling that has implications for the whole faith school system. ”

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The Times, 3rd July 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Despite recent controversy, civil partnerships have been a huge success – The Independent

Posted June 19th, 2008 in civil partnerships, news, registrars, religious discrimination by sally

“Last month, a civil registrar who refuses to officiate at partnerships between same-sex couples, claiming it is ‘sinful’ and against her religion, brought a legal case that could have implications for ceremonies nationwide. ‘As a matter of religious conscience,’ Lillian Ladele said she couldn’t perform civil partnerships for gay couples and has accused North London’s Islington council of religious discrimination and victimisation because it asked her to continue performing them despite her views.”

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The Independent, 19th June 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Sikh bangle means as much to Monty Panesar as it does to teenager, court told – The Times

Posted June 18th, 2008 in news, religious discrimination, Sikhism by sally

“A simple steel wrist bangle means as much to Sarika Watkins-Singh, 14, as it does to the England spin bowler Monty Panesar, the High Court was told yesterday.”

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The Times, 18th June 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

‘Bangle’ girl case reaches court – BBC News

“The case of the Cynon Valley schoolgirl sent home for wearing a Sikh religious bracelet will be heard by a High Court judge in London later.”

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BBC News, 17th June 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

‘Bangle’ supporters petition PM – BBC News

“The family of a Sikh girl excluded from school for wearing a religious bangle will hand in a petition to Downing Street.”

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BBC News, 13th June 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Solicitor accuses regulator of racial bias in £10m claim – The Guardian

Posted May 27th, 2008 in news, race discrimination, religious discrimination, solicitors by sally

“An Iranian-born solicitor has launched an unprecedented £10m claim against the Law Society and the solicitors’ regulatory body for racial and religious discrimination, harassment and victimisation.”

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The Guardian, 26th May 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Registrar Lillian Ladele ‘faced sack for obeying Christian doctrine on gay unions’ – The Times

Posted May 21st, 2008 in news, registrars, religious discrimination by sally

“A civil registrar who refuses to officiate at partnerships between same-sex couples, claiming that it is ‘sinful’ and against her religion, has brought a legal case that could have implications for ceremonies conducted throughout the country.”

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The Times, 21st May 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Registrar sues for right not to marry gays – Daily Telegraph

“A registrar is taking her employer to a tribunal this week to determine whether she can refuse to officiate at homosexual ‘weddings’ because of her religious beliefs.”

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Daily Telegraph, 18th May 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Racist force rejected Sikh officer 12 times – The Times

Posted February 26th, 2008 in news, police, race discrimination, religious discrimination, Sikhism by sally

“A Sikh policeman is set to receive a five-figure damages award for racial discrimination after a police force rejected a dozen applications from him to join.”

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The Times, 26th February 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Muslims ‘let down by race law’ – The Guardian

Posted January 31st, 2008 in Islam, news, religious discrimination by sally

“Anti-Muslim prejudice is dealt with less seriously than other forms of discrimination, a university study found.”

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The Guardian, 31st January 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Excluded Sikh pupil goes to court over religious bangle ban – The Guardian

“The case of a 14-year-old Sikh girl excluded from school for wearing a religious bangle will be heard in the high court, it was decided today.”

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The Guardian, 23rd January 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

BA woman loses crucifix battle – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 9th, 2008 in news, religious discrimination by sally

“A British Airways check-in worker who was banned from wearing a Christian cross around her neck has lost her claim of religious discrimination.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th January 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

McClintock v Department of Constitutional Affairs – Times Law Reports

Posted December 5th, 2007 in harassment, law reports, magistrates, religious discrimination by sally

McClintock v Department of Constitutional Affairs

Employment Appeal Tribunal

“To allow judges to opt out of hearing cases where they disapproved of the law would be an abdication of their responsibilities.”

The Times, 5th December 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication. 

Jewish school told to change admission rules – The Guardian

Posted November 28th, 2007 in education, news, religious discrimination by sally

“The country’s top Jewish state school was yesterday found to be breaking anti-discrimination laws and ordered to delete part of its admissions criteria that favours ethnically Jewish children.”

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The Guardian, 28th November 2007

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Christian charity sacked non-believer – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 23rd, 2007 in employment, harassment, news, religious discrimination by sally

“A finance officer claims she was dismissed by a Christian charity centre because she did not believe in God.”

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd November 2007

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk