Religion Voodoo is a protected religious belief, UK tribunal rules Judgment shows that DEI programmes should account for less mainstream beliefs, lawyers advise Women dancing at a voodoo ceremony in Ouidah, Benin, West Africa. iStock.com/Fridah Image Josh Stephens Senior Reporter Tuesday 18 February 2025 A UK employment tribunal has for the first time ruled that a belief in voodoo qualifies as a protected religious belief under the Equality Act. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... LGBTQ+ Forstater’s win for gender-critical beliefs has broad, biting real-world implications, says lawyer Disputes School worker fired for LGBTQ+ Facebook posts wins free speech case LGBTQ+ Poland’s top court clears IKEA HR manager of religious discrimination Benefits Should staff be allowed to cherry-pick their public holidays?