Religion or belief discrimination is when someone is treated unfairly, excluded, harassed or victimised because of their religion, faith, beliefs or lack of belief.
Under the Equality Act 2010, religion or belief is a protected characteristic. Everyone has the right to study and work in an environment where they are treated with dignity and respect.
Examples may include:
- Islamophobia, antisemitism, anti-Christian discrimination, anti-Hindu discrimination, anti-Sikh discrimination or hostility towards other faith groups.
- Offensive comments, jokes or stereotypes about a person's religion or beliefs.
- Mocking or ridiculing religious practices, customs, clothing or observances.
- Excluding someone because of their religion or beliefs.
- Displaying or sharing discriminatory, hostile or offensive material.
- Harassing someone because they have no religion or hold a particular belief.
Some forms of religion or belief-related harassment may be considered a Hate Crime.
If you want to talk to someone, please contact an advisor. Alternatively, you can make an anonymous disclosure which will allow us to identify concerns and trends across the University.