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The family court and vulnerable people – Transparency Project

Posted July 13th, 2020 in children, disabled persons, equality, families, family courts, news by sally

‘Judges and magistrates of the family court deal with some of the most vulnerable people in our society. Quite often, people will find it difficult to participate because of their vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could cover a wide spectrum of barriers to participation: some litigants may have cognitive or mental health problems; some may have an intellectual disability; some may have a physical disability; and some may be particularly vulnerable as a result of the experiences they have suffered.’

Transparency Project, 11th July 2020

Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk

Court of Appeal Re-examines Test for Causation Under Section 15 of the Equality Act 2010 – Old Square Chambers

Posted July 10th, 2020 in appeals, causation, chambers articles, delay, disability discrimination, disabled persons, employment, employment tribunals, equality, news by sally

‘The Court of Appeal has delivered judgment in the case of Robinson v Department for Work and Pensions [2020] EWCA Civ 859, a decision which confirms that it is insufficient for a Claimant to argue, on a claim under section 15 of the Equality Act 2010, that “but for” their disability they would not have been put in a situation that led to unfavourable treatment. Rather, the focus needs to be on the reasons for the treatment itself. In so finding, the Court has approved of the obiter comments of Underhill LJ in Dunn v Secretary of State for Justice [2019] IRLR 298.’

Old Square Chambers, 7th July 2020

Source: www.oldsquare.co.uk

Marriage discrimination: Gould v St Johns Downshire Hill UKEAT/0002/20/BA – 3PB

Posted July 10th, 2020 in appeals, chambers articles, Christianity, employment, employment tribunals, equality, marriage, married persons, news, unfair dismissal by sally

‘The Claimant, Mr Gould, was a vicar of an evangelical Christian church, St Johns, Downshire Hill, in Hampstead, London (the Respondent). In August 2016, he was dismissed from his role. The reason given by the Respondent was an irretrievable breakdown in relations between the Claimant and the Trustees, the Leadership Team, certain members of staff and other members of the congregation. The Claimant alleged that the reason for his dismissal was the breakdown of his marriage in May 2015. He brought a claim to the ET, alleging direct marriage discrimination, and that his dismissal was for a discriminatory reason and procedurally unfair.’

3PB, 1st July 2020

Source: www.3pb.co.uk

Sunderland Christian foster service ‘must allow gay carers’ says High Court – Local Government Lawyer

Posted July 10th, 2020 in adoption, children, Christianity, equality, families, fostering, homosexuality, news, sexual orientation discrimination by sally

‘A Christian Foster service has been told it must allow gay parents to sign up as carers, the High Court has ruled.’

Local Government Lawyer, 9th July 2020

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Proposal To Scrap Juries ‘Shocking’ Amid Black Lives Matter Movement – Each Other

Posted July 10th, 2020 in coronavirus, criminal justice, delay, equality, juries, news, race discrimination, trial without jury, trials by sally

‘Proposals to scrap juries for some trials to reduce court backlogs would remove the “only part of the criminal justice process” proven not to discriminate against minority ethnic groups, a legal expert has warned.’

Each Other, 9th July 2020

Source: eachother.org.uk

Review launched into police ‘race discrimination’ – BBC News

Posted July 10th, 2020 in equality, news, ombudsmen, police, race discrimination, racism, statistics, stop and search by sally

‘The police watchdog is launching a review into whether officers across England and Wales racially discriminate against ethnic minorities.’

BBC News, 10th July 2020

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

How stop and search in the UK is failing black people – video explainer – The Guardian

Posted July 8th, 2020 in equality, investigatory powers, news, police, race discrimination, racism, statistics, stop and search by sally

‘There has been renewed criticism over stop and search in the UK after research found that BAME people are 54% more likely to be fined under coronavirus rules than white people. The subsequent death of George Floyd in the US and the support for the Black Lives Matter movement has brought more scrutiny to the disproportionality.’

The Guardian, 7th July 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Denial of women’s concerns contributed to decades of medical scandals, says inquiry – The Guardian

Posted July 8th, 2020 in equality, inquiries, medical treatment, news, sex discrimination, women by sally

‘An arrogant culture in which serious medical complications were dismissed as “women’s problems” contributed to a string of healthcare scandals over several decades, an inquiry ordered by the government has found.’

The Guardian, 8th July 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Stop and search stats may thwart diversity push, UK police warned – The Guardian

Posted July 3rd, 2020 in diversity, equality, news, police, proportionality, race discrimination, statistics, stop and search by sally

‘Efforts to improve diversity among police officers are at risk of being thwarted by the disproportionate use of stop-and-search powers against black men, a senior policing watchdog has warned.’

The Guardian, 2nd July 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Employment law: Dealing with race discrimination complaints following the Black Lives Matter movement – Parklane Plowden Chambers

Posted June 29th, 2020 in chambers articles, disciplinary procedures, employment, equality, harassment, internet, news, professional conduct, race discrimination, racism by sally

‘The recent tragic death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has highlighted the need to tackle race discrimination in the workplace. Many businesses both in the UK and worldwide have made public statements reinforcing their commitment to equality and the BLM movement. Just as the #MeToo movement raised awareness of sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace, recent events should be the catalyst for a renewed emphasis on preventing and tackling race discrimination and ensuring that BAME employees are supported in the workplace.’

Parklane Plowden Chambers, 19th June 2020

Source: www.parklaneplowden.co.uk

Judgment in Challenge to Exclusion of Workers From Sick Pay & Income Protection During Pandemic- Old Square Chambers

Posted June 26th, 2020 in chambers articles, coronavirus, EC law, employment, equality, human rights, judicial review, news, sick leave by sally

‘On 15 June 2020 the High Court handed down its expedited judgment in R (Adiatu & IWGB) v HM Treasury [2020] EWHC 1554 (Admin).’

Old Square Chambers, 22nd June 2020

Source: www.oldsquare.co.uk

EP 117: Systemic Racial Inequality – Windrush and the Bar – Martin Forde QC – Law Pod UK

Posted June 26th, 2020 in barristers, citizenship, colonies, deportation, documents, equality, government departments, immigration, news, podcasts, race discrimination, racism by sally

‘In Episode 117, Emma-Louise Fenelon talks to Martin Forde QC on systemic racial inequality relating to Windrush, immigration history and at the Bar.’

Law Pod UK, 25th June 2020

Source: audioboom.com

UK’s facial recognition technology ‘breaches privacy rights’ – The Guardian

Posted June 24th, 2020 in appeals, data protection, equality, facial mapping, human rights, investigatory powers, news, police, privacy, race discrimination by sally

‘Automated facial recognition technology that searches for people in public places breaches privacy rights and will “radically” alter the way Britain is policed, the court of appeal has been told.’

The Guardian, 23rd June 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

SRA to launch project on BAME student underachievement – Legal Futures

Posted June 22nd, 2020 in diversity, equality, legal education, legal profession, news, race discrimination, Solicitors Regulation Authority, statistics by sally

‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is set to begin a multi-year project to increase understanding of why Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) students perform worse than white students.’

Legal Futures, 19th June 2020

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Your chambers aren’t colour blind, top QC tells barristers – Legal Futures

Posted June 22nd, 2020 in barristers, diversity, equality, legal profession, news, race discrimination, racism by sally

‘Barristers who believe their chambers are “colour-blind” and treat everyone the same “have a problem” and need to change their mindset, a high-profile black QC has said.’

Legal Futures, 22nd June 2020

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

BSB defends online exams after students raise discrimination concerns – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted June 19th, 2020 in barristers, carers, coronavirus, disability discrimination, disabled persons, equality, examinations, internet, legal education, news, sex discrimination, women by sally

‘The Bar Standards Board has defended its decision to move exams online, saying “there was simply not enough time” to consult widely about the change. Students have claimed the computer-based assessments will discriminate against women, carers and disabled candidates.’

Law Society's Gazette, 19th June 2020

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

UK police chiefs criticised for lack of action as race panel launched – The Guardian

Posted June 19th, 2020 in bias, equality, news, police, proportionality, race discrimination, racism by sally

‘An attempt by police chiefs to grapple with racism claims by launching a panel to recommend action has been criticised by victims’ representatives and met with scepticism from within their own ranks.’

The Guardian, 18th June 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

Racism and the Rule of Law – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted June 19th, 2020 in equality, human rights, news, police, race discrimination, racism, rule of law by sally

‘The Black Lives Matter movement illuminates an incontrovertible chasm in the application of the rule of law in liberal democracy. The basic premise of the rule of law, which in Joseph Raz’s conception is that it should be capable of guiding behaviour, includes the necessary restriction on crime-preventing agencies from perverting the law. A society in which those tasked with upholding and applying the law – under the powers of stop-and-search and arrest – are instead themselves regular perpetrators of racist discrimination and violence, is one in which the rule of law is at best a randomised hope that is more or less likely to be realised depending on the race of the citizen in question.’

UK Human Rights Blog, June 2020

Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com

Home Office to face legal challenge over ‘digital hostile environment’ – The Guardian

Posted June 19th, 2020 in artificial intelligence, equality, government departments, immigration, internet, judicial review, news, race discrimination, visas by sally

‘Immigrants’ rights campaigners are to bring the first court case of its kind in British legal history in an attempt to turn off what they claim is a decision-making algorithm that creates a “hostile environment” for people applying for UK visas online.’

The Guardian, 18th June 2020

Source: www.theguardian.com

EHRC reports on inclusive justice – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted June 17th, 2020 in chambers articles, criminal justice, disability discrimination, disabled persons, equality, Equality and Human Rights Commission, inquiries, news by sally

‘Ten years after the Equality Act came into force, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) have published their findings and recommendations in a report entitled “Inclusive Justice: a system designed for all”. Although the report recognises where progress has been made, it also identifies very significant problems.’

UK Human Rights Blog, 16th June 2020

Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com

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