Discrimination

Discrimination against a person or group of people on the grounds of their gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, colour, religion or beliefs, etc is unlawful. The government has legislated widely on the subject to ensure everyone is treated equally under the law in the UK.

In our blog we cover the most recent discrimination cases, following developments in the law and reporting victories for those who have suffered discrimination. Make sure you check it out regularly so you remain up-to-date with discrimination law.

If you have been subject to discrimination, for example in the workplace, you can get in touch with us today. Contact Law can put you in touch with a local recommended solicitor who can advise you further on your discrimination claim.

Sky Sports presenters spark sexism row

Andy Gray and Richard Keys, presenters on Sky Sports, have been heavily criticised for comments they made off-air about female referees in football.

Gay couple awarded compensation after winning discrimination case

Civil partners Martyn Hall and Steven Preddy have been awarded £1,800 each in compensation after the Bristol county court found they had been discriminated against by Christian hotel owners in Cornwall.

Senior Bishop says legal system discriminates against Christians

The Bishop of Winchester, the Rt Rev Michael Scott-Joynt, has accused the Human Rights Act of favouring minorities and discriminating against Christians.

Legal battle over gay marriage to begin in ECHR

A legal battle over the rights of same-sex couples to get married, as opposed to entering into a civil partnership, is to begin today as eight couples file their claim against the law in England and Wales in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

Tory sues for discrimination over job application

The campaign director for the Conservatives and Unionists in Northern Ireland has had his job application rejected by Belfast’s Confederation of Small Businesses (FSB) because he is publically affiliated with a political party. He is taking his case for discrimination before an Employment Tribunal today.

Challenge to legality of budget dismissed by court

The High Court has refused to grant permission for the Fawcett Society to challenge the legality of the coalition’s budget on the basis that the Government did not pay “due regard to gender equality laws”.

Prison Service to pay disabled prisoner £20,000 in compensation

A disabled prisoner is to receive £20,000 from the Prison Service after the Ministry of Justice conceded his claim for disability discrimination.