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Disability Discrimination Law and Practice, 6th edition

Author: Brian Doyle
Publisher: LexisNexis U.K.
ISBN: 9781846610837
Published In: March 2008
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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Provides an authoritative and up-to-date analysis of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and how it operates in practice

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 contains important rights and duties in respect of employment and occupations; trade organisations and qualifications bodies; the provision of goods and services; the disposal and management of premises; public transport; and education.

This invaluable reference deals with the developing body of law regulating disability discrimination for all those advising businesses and service providers, and those representing disabled people in court or tribunal proceedings. Uniquely this work includes coverage of different implementation of the Act in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as in England or across the UK.

Disability Discrimination: Law and Practice provides an authoritative and up-to-date analysis of how this important legislation operates in practice.

Disability and Disabled Person
The Employment Field: Common Concepts
The Employment Field: Unlawful Acts
Goods, Facilities and Services
Property, Premises and Leases
Education
Public Transport
Public Authorities
Liability and Remedies

Appendix

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (1995 c. 50)

Brian Doyle, Regional Chairman of the Employment Tribunals and is one of the country's leading authorities on disability discrimination law. He is also a contributor to Employment Law Service.

"An invaluable reference ... clearly written, well laid out - the reader is lead through complex areas of law in a user-friendly, structured and methodical way ... an excellent guide."
Adviser - review of 5th edition

"a comprehensive and thoroughly researched work with a very practical focus ... excellent ... will be of great assistance to discrimination lawyers."
NEW LAW JOURNAL - review of 5th edition

"written in a clear, well laid-out style, with useful appendices ... a practical and definitive guide."
Education, Public Law and the Individual - review of 5th edition

"thorough lively and thoughtful book ... ought to grace the shelves of every lawyer interested in anti-discrimination legislation ... essential."
Gazette

"comprehensive ... strongly recommended for all those with an interest in the subject."
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities

"comprehensive"
Civil Justice Quarterly