Essential points

  • The principal legislation governing discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief is the Equality Act 2010.
  • Religion or belief discrimination can occur directly when someone is treated unfairly because of their religion or religious or philosophical belief.
  • It can also occur indirectly when they are disadvantaged by a policy or practice.
  • It can be in the form of harassment because of a protected characteristic, or victimisation because they bring a claim about discriminatory treatment.

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