Posted: Friday, 4 January 2019 @ 13:43
An interesting piece on a relationship counsellor's bid to challenge his sacking for refusing to give sex therapy to gay couples has been turned down by the High Court.
Gary McFarlane, 48, from Bristol, was sacked by Relate Avon in 2008. He claimed the service had refused to accommodate his Christian beliefs.
Lord Justice Laws said legislation for the protection of views held purely on religious grounds cannot be justified.
He said it was irrational and "also divisive, capricious and arbitrary".
Mr McFarlane said after the hearing that the decision not to let him appeal against the ruling left him "disappointed and upset".
Justin Patten, Mediator