Robert Lewis, Employment Partner and Head of the Education Group at Mishcon de Reya, has been featured on Cross Examination, a podcast channel created by Tom Cross KC which examines the law on cultural, moral and ethical issues.
Along with Tom and James Murray, higher education and professional rights partner at Doyle Clayton Solicitors, Robert explores how far the law goes to protect the expression of controversial beliefs in the workplace.
In the UK, all people have a legal right to freedom of expression under the Human Rights Act 1998. But this right is not absolute and is limited in the workplace to prevent harm and to protect others.
Employers must strike a careful balance between the need to prevent discrimination, harassment and disruption to the workplace, and an individual's right to express their view, even ones that are considered controversial.
Listen to the full episode