Project ethical issues

Due to its subject matter, issues of research ethics are involved in the project. Therefore, before each phase of the research is implemented, it will be subject to ethical review using the University of Derby's procedures.

Some of those interviewed or surveyed may understand themselves to have been discriminated against on the grounds of religion or belief. Therefore signposts will be given to sources of personal and/or legal advice and support.

Religion and society

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The project is concerned with discrimination and disadvantage on grounds of religion and belief. These matters relate to personal and community self-understandings while also connecting with legal frameworks. Therefore, issues of research ethics are involved in the project.

Before each phase of the research is implemented, it will be subject to ethical review using the University of Derby's procedures for ethical review.

Because some of those interviewed or surveyed may understand themselves to have experienced discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, standard information provided to participants will include signposting to sources of appropriate personal and/or legal advice and support.

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