London — Choosing to be a vegan for ethical reasons is a “philosophical belief” that warrants protection by law, a tribunal in Britain has ruled in a landmark hearing.
The case involves vegan zoologist Jordi Casamitjana, who claims he was fired by animal welfare charity League Against Cruel Sports due to his ethical veganism after a dispute over pension investments...
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