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Ladele and McFarlane v The United Kingdom: ECHR 12 Apr 2011

Statement of Facts and Questions to parties
51671/10, [2011] ECHR 737
Bailii
European Convention on Human Rights, The Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003, The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007
Human Rights
Citing:
Appeal fromLadele v London Borough of Islington CA 15-Dec-2009
ladele_islingtonCA2009
The appellant was employed as a registrar. She refused to preside at same sex partnership ceremonies, saying that they conflicted with her Christian beliefs.
Held: The council’s decision had clearly disadvantaged the claimant, and the question . .
Appeal fromLondon Borough of Islington v Ladele EAT 19-Dec-2008
EAT RELIGION OR BELIEF DISCRIMINATION
The claimant was a Registrar who, amongst other things, registered marriages. When the Civil Partnerships Act came into force, she refused to participate in registering . .
Appeal fromMcFarlane v Relate Avon Ltd EAT 30-Nov-2009
EAT RELIGION OR BELIEF DISCRIMINATION
UNFAIR DISMISSAL – Reason for dismissal
Christian counsellor dismissed by Relate for failing to give an unequivocal commitment to counsel same-sex couples.
Cited by:
Statement of Facts and QuestionEweida And Others v The United Kingdom ECHR 15-Jan-2013
Eweida_ukECHR2013
The named claimant had been employed by British Airways. She was a committed Christian and wished to wear a small crucifix on a chain around her neck. This breached the then dress code and she was dismissed. Her appeals had failed. Other claimants . .

Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.
Updated: 28 July 2021; Ref: scu.433636 br>

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