Claim: If more than 250,000 people write 'FREEDOM' in response to a question about religion on the 2021 census it will become a recognised belief system.
Fact-check: Saying your religion is 'Freedom' on the census won't make it a recognised belief - Full Fact
Verdict: this is incorrect. there is no specific number people have to reach to get a census output. to add a new protected characteristic to the equality act 2010 you have to bring a legal claim and win in a court of employment tribunal.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Sarah Turnnidge
Date published: 2021-03-19T00:00:00