EQUALITY AND NON-DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION

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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.