Amendment No. 8 | Doc. 15015 | 28 January 2020

The protection of freedom of religion or belief in the workplace

Signatories: Mr Simon MOUTQUIN, Belgium, SOC ; Ms Thorhildur Sunna ÆVARSDÓTTIR, Iceland, SOC ; Mr Sos AVETISYAN, Armenia, SOC ; Mr Fourat BEN CHIKHA, Belgium, SOC ; Mr Goran BEUS RICHEMBERGH, Croatia, ALDE ; Ms Maryvonne BLONDIN, France, SOC ; Ms Margreet De BOER, Netherlands, SOC ; Ms Kathrine OLLDAG, Denmark, ALDE ; Mr Martin POLIAČIK, Slovak Republic, ALDE

Origin - 2020 - First part-session

In the draft resolution, paragraph 5, third sentence: replace the words "the question of accommodating the manifestation of employees’” with the following words: "ensuring the non-discrimination of employees on grounds of their"

Explanatory note

International human rights law does not apply “reasonable accommodation” to freedom of religion or belief. Such concept is ineffective in achieving the draft’s objectives. Instead, a clear and unambiguous reference to non-discrimination is needed to fulfil the draft’s objectives, and ensure respect for fundamental rights and freedoms for all.