In giving evidence to a Parliamentary Select Committee on the "Big Society", Derek McAuley, the Chief Officer of the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches, has pointed out that giving public service contracts to faith-based charities may result in discrimination against LGBT staff (particularly those who are transferred across under TUPE to the charities from local government) and clients.
Third Sector Online: Faith charities delivering public services 'could increase discrimination'
From the Unitarian Chief Officer: Faith charities delivering public services could increase discrimination
"I care not much for a man's religion whose dog and cat are not the better for it." ~ Abraham Lincoln
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Tuesday, May 03, 2011
Faith leaders for the freedom to marry
Religious leaders from various traditions explain why they want same-sex couples to be able to marry.
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