Equality & Diversity / Faith & Belief

Equality and Diversity and the Bournemouth & Poole Conurbation

The conurbation has a diverse range of religions, from Christian churches of numerous denominations and creeds, including an Eastern Orthodox Church (Parkstone), to other world faiths such as Islam, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism.  In addition to churches, the conurbation includes a mosque, synagogue, and a Tibetan Buddhist temple. Other important non-religious beliefs/perspectives are represented in humanist, feminist and vegetarian groups, whilst the Triangle area of Bournemouth is an important centre for the conurbation’s LGB&T community.   Bournemouth and Poole councils in conjunction with partner organisations uphold strong equality, diversity and anti-discrimination policies and perspectives based upon related UK laws.

Equalities Act

Bournemouth Borough Council and Borough of Poole Council are subject the Public Sector Equality Duty under the Equality Act 2010.  The new duty covers:

• Age
• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage and Civil Partnerships (not for all aspects of the duty)
• Pregnancy and Maternity
• Race
• Religion or Belief
• Sex (gender) 
• Sexual Orientation

Hate Crime

Hate crime is any criminal offence committed against a person or property that is motivated by an offender's hatred of someone because of their: race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality or national origins religion gender or gender identity sexual orientation disability.

If you feel you are a victim of hate crime or would like more information, please click on the right hand links.  Alternativelly you can telephone 01202 222222 to report a hate crime.

Discrimination at Work

Discrimination means treating some people differently from others. It isn't always unlawful - some people are paid different wages depending on their status and skills. Find out about the different types of discrimination.  Please click on the right hand side for more information.

Faith & Belief

Faith & Beliefs also include non-religious beliefs and related and lifestyle choices. These cover, amongst others, humanism, atheism, vegetarianism, feminism.  UK equality and diversity legislation protects the rights of those practising religious faiths and non-religious beliefs.

Religion & Belief Discrimination

It is against the law for an employer to discriminate against you because of your religion or belief. You are also protected against harassment or victimisation at work. Please click on the right hand link for more information.

Places of Worship in Bournemouth & Poole

Dorset Humanists