EQUALITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION

Early day motion 2109, tabled 19 July 2011 by Julian Huppert (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 5 members.

That this House welcomes legislation on equality and non-discrimination as vital for the protection of people of all faiths and none; notes that the Supreme Court has not found any evidence of discrimination against Christians by the operation of equality laws in the workplace; recognises the importance of the Ladele judgment in setting a precedent in support of protecting gay and lesbian people from discrimination by religious public service workers; and calls on the Government to base any proposed changes to legislation on equality and non-discrimination on evidence rather than the opinions of a vocal minority.

Signatures by party: Labour 3, Liberal Democrat 2.