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Proceeding contribution from Evan Harris (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 2 December 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Equality Bill.

Equality Bill

If their job is promoting and explaining the doctrine of religion, and if their employment wholly or mainly involves doing that, theirs is a teaching role rather than one of organising activities and doing other pastoral work that youth workers do. I think that such a role would fall clearly within paragraph 2(8)(b) of schedule 9, and he should be reassured. It is not in our interests to interfere with the right of religious organisations, within this exemption, to ensure that those promoting and explaining the doctrine are not subject to gender or sexual orientation requirements. I hope that he accepts my good faith on that issue.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
501 c1198 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Disability Disclosure of information Care homes Adoption Buildings Women Employment Equality Health Foster care Education Gender Exemptions Equal pay Harassment Discrimination Pay Recruitment Minimum wage Public sector Public bodies Older people Local government services Racial discrimination Racial harassment Pregnancy Vetting Religion Small businesses Trade unions Religious freedom Shipping Travellers Sexual harassment Saga Homophobia Class actions
Legislation
Equality Bill 2008-09 to 2009-10
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk