tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051458786304552571.post5340453340286935009..comments2023-10-31T09:12:50.990+00:00Comments on Womble on Tour: Diversity NonsenseUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4051458786304552571.post-17206432550282621482009-02-06T12:55:00.000+00:002009-02-06T12:55:00.000+00:00The ending might not be quite so happy for lovers ...The ending might not be quite so happy for lovers of free speech. According to the Telegraph, a document published by the Department of Health last month says<BR/><I>“Members of some religions... are expected to preach and to try to convert other people. In a workplace environment this can cause many problems, as non-religious people and those from other religions or beliefs could feel harassed and intimidated by this behaviour.<BR/><BR/>“To avoid misunderstandings and complaints on this issue, it should be made clear to everyone from the first day of training and/or employment, and regularly restated, that such behaviour, notwithstanding religious beliefs, could be construed as harassment under the disciplinary and grievance procedures.” </I><BR/><BR/>As that stands, it sounds reasonable enough. But in the end, it is seems pretty likely that it will be used to harass people like Caroline Petrie.<BR/><BR/>It's just like taking photos of police officers. A new rule that we never needed before, which threatens basic liberties.Young Mr. Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106889555211376281noreply@blogger.com