Disability Discrimination: The Law and Practice (Practitioner Series)

Providing an exposition of recent legislation, this book discusses the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and all related statutory instruments and codes of practice. It also offers expert guidance on the practical issues which arise when advising disabled clients. Each key area is considered, including discrimination in relation to employment, goods and services, premises and transport. Additionally, the far-reaching implications of the legislation in these areas are discussed from the point of view of both the person subject to discrimination and that of the public bodies and commercial or other concerns that need to comply with, or resist claims under, the Act.

This book is a significant resource that should not be overlooked.This book is immediately worthy of attention. It is an excellent introduction to the new law ...an approachable and comprehensive work. Adviser