Petition to remove the provisions set out in the Equality Bill relating to sex, marriage and sexual orientation for the purposes of organised religion

We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Remove the current employment provisions set out in Schedule 9, Paragraph 2, subsection 8 of the Equality Bill (the occupational requirements relating to sex, marriage and sexual orientation for the purposes of organised religion). These restrict the rights of religious bodies to employ personnel who conform to their teachings only if their duties are confined to worship activities or the explanation of doctrine. More details

Submitted by david skinnner – Deadline to sign up by: 05 April 2010

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