Religion and belief legislation makes it unlawful to discriminate, harass or victimise on the basis of your faith or the fact you do not have a faith. The legislation applies to areas of employment, vocational training and the provision of goods, facilities and services.
Relevant legislation
Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
Racial and Religious Hatred Act 2006
Equality Act 2006 (Religion and Belief)
Human Rights Act 1998
Links to other useful sites
Department of Health - Religion or Belief
BBC guide to religions
Directgov - Religion or belief discrimination
Role of Chaplains
Workforce
ACAS - Race Discrimination - Useful Workforce Information
NHS Employers - Information and Guidance
Trust contact
Reverend Peter Wells
Peter.Wells@bsuh.nhs.uk
01273 696955 ext. 7495
Future developments
To see how the Equality Bill will affect the religion and belief equality please check the Government Equalities Office’s website.
