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The Regulations therefore, extend beyond the mainstream or better-known religions, to include religious beliefs such as Rastafarianism, Zoroastrians (Parsi), Seventh Day Adventists, Jainism, Paganism and Humanism. They also cover those without religious or similar beliefs.

It will be up to individual tribunals and courts to decide whether a belief of religion falls within the scope of the legislation. It is likely that tribunals will consider factors such as collective worship, a clear belief system, a profound belief affecting the way of life or view of the world. However it is also likely that they will take a very broad view of the worthiness of protection of sincerely held beliefs.

The Regulations do not protect against discrimination on grounds of belief not akin to religion or similar philosophical belief, for example, being a fanatical supporter of a particular football club, being a strong supporter of a particular political party or passionately pursuing a particular hobby or pastime.