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15 Jan 2013

Human Rights: the Eweida ‘BA cross’ case judgement

This morning (15 December 2013) the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) handed down judgements in four cases where allegations have been made of unlawful discrimination against Christians.
13 Dec 2012

Report illustrates global discrimination against the non-religious

A new report highlights the sometimes extreme limitations on freedom of thought for the non-religious in over 60 countries across the world.
15 Nov 2012

Discrimination on religious grounds in education is spiritually and socially harmful

As we report here, a November 2012 ComRes opinion survey commissioned by the Accord Coalition on inclusive education indicates that the British public is overwhelmingly opposed to selection or discrimination on grounds of religion in the matter of admissions to state funded schools.
15 Nov 2012

Opinion poll: religious selection or discrimination in school admissions
15 Nov 2012

Public overwhelmingly opposes religious selection in state funded schools

Nearly three-quarters of the British public (73 per cent) would like an end to state funded schools selecting pupils on the basis of religion or belief.
19 Oct 2012

Liberty welcomes B&B discrimination case ruling

Michael Black and John Morgan have won a legal case which they brought after they were refused a room at a Berkshire Bed and Breakfast because they are a gay couple.
7 Oct 2012

Gypsies and travellers victims of 'socially acceptable racism'

Speakers from the English Gypsy and Irish Traveller Movement have addressed a National Union of Journalists' conference meeting about Leveson.
17 Sep 2012

B&B discrimination case heard

The case of Michael Black and John Morgan was heard today (17 September) in Reading County Court.The couple were refused accommodation at a B&B in 2010.
13 Jul 2012

Mexico fails to tackle increased levels of violence against women

The Mexican authorities have failed to protect women from increasing levels of violence and discrimination, says Amnesty International.
10 Jul 2012

Amnesty calls on Ukranian parliament to reject anti-gay laws

Amnesty has called on the Ukrainian parliament to reject draft laws which it says are a direct assault on lesbian, gay, bisexual and inter-sex people’s rights

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