Submitted on Monday 16th March 2020
Rejected on Tuesday 24th March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Make Veganism a Protected Characteristic under The Equality Act 2010
We want to add veganism as a protected characteristic to The Equality Act 2010
To not be discriminated against by employers or potential employers because of our beliefs and values. Bullying and prejudice is happening in workplaces all around the UK because of our beliefs and values.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
The courts have ruled that ethical veganism is a philosophical belief which qualifies as a protected belief within the meaning of Section 10 of the Equal Act 2010, so is already protected under this legislation.
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