Protected Beliefs & the Right to Freedom of Expression: Legal Insights for NGOs
6 February 2026
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WebinarJoin legal experts from Russell-Cooke for an engaging session exploring tricky issues around the protection of beliefs from an employment and charity law perspective.
This practical webinar is designed for senior executives, trustees, and HR professionals working in the not-for-profit sector.
The session provided insight into:
- Recent legal developments on clashes of protected beliefs and the right to freedom of expression, including gender identity, sexuality, politics, and religion
- Lessons from the courts on balancing freedom of belief and expression with creating safe and inclusive spaces
- Managing risks around claims of discrimination, harassment, and bullying by members, service users, staff or trustees
- The Charity Commission’s role and managing regulatory engagement that might result, including from targeted complaints campaigns
- Practical steps for not-for-profits to manage legal and reputational risks
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