Rejected petition Make Veganism a Protected Characteristic under The Equality Act 2010

We want to add veganism as a protected characteristic to The Equality Act 2010

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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.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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.

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 16 March 2020
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