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In Paul Edward Bailey v West Midlands Ambulance Service (Case No. 1302139/2022), the Midlands West Employment Tribunal confirmed that the Claimant holds a protected philosophical belief under the Equality Act. This belief encompasses living a homeopathic lifestyle and exercising bodily autonomy, including the right to decide which medications and vaccinations to accept.
Case Summary
The Tribunal found that Mr Bailey’s objection to mandatory COVID vaccination stemmed from his sincerely held philosophical convictions. By recognising these views as protected, the Employment Tribunal reinforced that individuals may lawfully refuse certain medical treatments without suffering detriment or dismissal.
Representation
Claimant Counsel: Dr Peter Fields, The Barrister Group
Solicitors: Tilbrook’s Solicitors, instructed by the Workers of England Union
Contact Details
Workers of England Union
Head Office Tel: 0161 8832 552
Website: workersofengland.co.uk
Tilbrook’s Solicitors
Quires Green, Willingale, Ongar, Essex, CM5 0QP
Tel: 01277 896000
Fax: 01277 896000
Email:
The Barrister Group
Tel: 01823 247247
Website: thebarristergroup.co.uk/commercial
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