Equality and diversity overview

Religion or belief

The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against people because of their religion or belief, or because they have no religion.

Religious discrimination can occur when you are treated less favourably by someone than somebody else who shares their religion or belief because you:

  • don't have the same religious or philosophical beliefs as someone else, or
  • have no religious beliefs.

It can also happen because of the religious or philosophical beliefs of someone you are associated with, or if someone thinks you have certain beliefs when actually you do not.