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Judge Dismisses DWP Pride-Symbol Discrimination Claim, Warns Lawsuits

5/29/2026

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A tribunal judge warned that banning Pride symbols could expose the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to lawsuits.
The judge dismissed Mark Jennings’ religious discrimination claim against the DWP in England.
Jennings asked the DWP to remove Pride imagery, block pronoun use and allow work for Pride Month.
The DWP said it can display Pride support but could not meet his demands.
Jennings has previously sued Stagecoach and NatWest.

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A tribunal judge warned that banning Pride symbols could expose the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to lawsuits.
The judge dismissed Mark Jennings’ religious discrimination claim against the DWP in England.
Jennings asked the DWP to remove Pride imagery, block pronoun use and allow work for Pride Month.
The DWP said it can display Pride support but could not meet his demands.
Jennings has previously sued Stagecoach and NatWest.