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R (E) v Governing Body of JFS (formerly the Jews' Free School) - appeal to the Supreme Court

An appeal to the new Supreme Court in R (E) v Governing Body of JFS (formerly the Jews' Free School) has been set down for a 3-day hearing beginning on Tuesday 27th October 2009.

The Equality Act 2006 s.50 exempts schools of a religious character from the full rigour of the normal rules prohibiting discrimination by educational establishments. However, this exemption covers religious discrimination only, not racial discrimination.

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