Introduction Since 9/11 and the subsequent war on terrorism, Muslims in Britain have felt under constant scrutiny and subject to unfair treatment purely on the grounds of their religion. It is suffice to state that the breed of islamophobia could spill into the work place so it is important that there is legislation in place to protect employee's rights and promote equality. The Race Relations Act 1976 contains legislation that does just that but it fails to protect individuals being discriminated against on grounds of religion or belief specifically. This paper seeks to evaluate the recent changes to...
the new regulations is long overdue. Much of the information included in the regulations relate closely to the 1976 Race Relations Act which can be said to be successful in promoting equality in the workplace and empowering individuals to use their rights in the workplace. Considering the effect the Race Relations Act has had it is hoped that other groups which were previously not provided for in the act can now benefit from this increased protection. However, as previously stated a clear definition of religion and in particular belief is open to interpretation.