Shami Chakrabarti, director of human rights group Liberty, said the judgment was "an excellent result for equal treatment, religious freedom and common sense".

BBC: British Airways Christian employee Nadia Eweida wins case

But Shami Chakrabarti, director of the campaign group Liberty, said the closeness of the vote on Mr Dismore's amendment should make the government rethink its plans.

BBC: MPs back 'secret inquests' plan

Shami Chakrabarti, director of human rights campaign group Liberty, told the BBC that it would change procedures for people bringing a civil claim against public bodies.

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