Barely Legal, Morally Wrong?
Barely Legal, Morally Wrong? is a monthly dive into real world dilemmas that sit on the line between lawful and unacceptable. Hosts Alix Meekison and Mandy Laurie unpack the facts, explain the law in plain English, and ask how the public will react. Expect sharp thinking, straight talking and practical takeaways for leaders, founders and HR who have to make the call when the rulebook and real life collide.
Barely Legal, Morally Wrong?
Clashing Rights
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In this episode of Barely Legal, Morally Wrong, Alix Meekison and Mandy Laurie unpack clashing rights at work and beyond. They look at how the courts balance protected characteristics, why no single right automatically wins, and how disability and belief are assessed in practice. Along the way they revisit headline cases, from a guest house room refusal and the Northern Ireland cake dispute to the Miss Higgs social media ruling. They explore flags, free expression and when symbolism can create a hostile setting for staff, as well as day to day tensions around pronouns, taking the knee and professional duties to treat without bias. Expect straight talking, practical takeaways, and one simple question at the end… was it barely legal or morally wrong.