The Church of England's representative in Parliament has suggested Brexit could resolve 'inconsistencies' in the recent ruling on religious symbols. Last month the European Court said that the banning of any political, philosophical or religious sign in the workplace does not constitute direct discrimination (the test case regarded the wearing of a Muslim veil in Belgium). Caroline Spelman, Conservative MP for Meriden, said the CofE was very concerned by this decision. She said, ‘The ban conflicts with the pre-existing rulings of the Court of Human Rights. Presumably by leaving the European Union, we stand some chance of resolving these inconsistencies.’ Last month, PM Theresa May also questioned the European Court's ruling.
A chance to resolve religious symbol ban 'inconsistencies'
Written by David Fletcher 21 Apr 2017Additional Info
- Pray: that the UK will never have to legislate on women’s rights to choose how they dress. (1 Cor. 10:29b)
- More: www.premier.org.uk/News/UK/Caroline-Spelman-says-Brexit-offers-chance-to-resolve-religious-symbol-ban-inconsistencies