The tribunal concluded that supporting Brexit was merely a strong opinion and not a philosophical belief under the Equality Act, differentiating opinions from protected beliefs.
Employment Judge Paul Jumble emphasized that if wanting to leave the EU was deemed a philosophical belief, it would encompass more than half the British electorate, which isn't the legislation's intention.
Despite Fairbanks' claims of bullying and harassment, the tribunal found no coherent set of beliefs supporting her claim, stating she held opinions rather than philosophical beliefs.
The case illustrates the legal distinction between well-held opinions and beliefs that hold more philosophical weight, crucial in discrimination claims regarding workplace conduct.
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