Subjects:

Discrimination Law, Blackstone Legislation Guides

Contents:

Part 1 Introduction: background

disability discrimination

legislating against disability discrimination

the Disability Discrimination Act 1995

future developments. Part 2 Who is protected? - the definition of disability: overview

core definition

extending the core definition

guidance. Part 3 Employment: what is discrimination in employment?

what help does the state provide?

case study

what forms of treatment are prohibited?

exclusions

code of practice

Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944

other forms of employment-related discrimination. Part 4 Goods and services: what is covered?

what is discrimination in the provision of goods and services?

duty to make reasonable adjustments

interaction with other legislation

purchase or rental of premises

void contract terms

employer's liability

victimization

aiding unlawful acts

Part IV

Part V Transport. Text of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Out Of Print
The Disability Discrimination Act of 1995 is the first British statute to address the issue of discrimination against Britain's 6.5 million disabled people. The impact of the Act is likely to be controversial and will have major ramifications for a wide range of public and private sector providers and employers.

The Act: makes all UK employers of 20 or more employees and all UK providers of goods and services legally liable for discrimination against disabled people; introduces a novel definition of discrimination, and imposes a new duty on employers and providers to make reasonable adjustments to policies and physical environments; and contains extensive provisions regulating the accessibility of public transport services, such as taxis, trains and buses.

Published in assocation with the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation, this text provides a detailed explanation of the Act. The guide is aimed at lawyers working in the field of disability, personnel managers, social workers, trade union officials and anyone advising on equal opportunities and discrimination issues. The book contains a copy of the Act.