A tribunal in the country is to rule whether veganism constitutes a “philosophical belief” worthy of legal protection under the Equality Act 2010 in a landmark case. Jordi Britain, who identifies as an “ethical” vegan, claims to have been sacked by the League Against Cruel Sports after informing managers and staff that the charity invested pension funds in firms linked to animal testing. Britain argues that he was discriminated against on the basis of his vegan beliefs. The League states that Britain, was dismissed for gross misconduct.
A tribunal in the country is to rule whether veganism constitutes a “philosophical belief” worthy of legal protection under the Equality Act 2010 in a landmark case. Jordi Casamitjana, who identifies as an “ethical” vegan, claims to have been sacked by the League Against Cruel Sports after informing managers and staff that the charity invested pension funds in firms linked to animal testing. Casamitjana argues that he was discriminated against on the basis of his vegan beliefs. The League states that Casamitjana, was dismissed for gross misconduct.