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The DLA brings together a broad range of discrimination law practitioners, policy experts, academics and concerned individuals, all united around a commitment to improving equality law, practice, education and advice for those who face discrimination.

Our activities include submitting responses to government consultations, sharing experiences and expertise through practitioner group meetings, disseminating information and knowledge via our Briefings journal, email updates, conferences and seminars.

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Major Discrimination Law Association Conference

Getting the most out of the Equality Act 2010

Tuesday 28th September 2010

Registration from 8.30, conference starts promply at 9.30. Conference closes at 4.30

At Eversheds International, 1 Wood Street, London EC2V 7WS

The key note speech will be given by Mrs Justice Laura Cox.

Major changes to the law will be presented by discrimination law experts.

Karon Monaghan QC will discuss what is in and what’s out – new definitions and concepts – disability discrimination, gender re-assignment, combined discrimination, harassment etc.

John Halford will discuss the new Public Sector Equality Duty and how it can be used by practitioners.

Robin Allen QC will consider how the Equality Act can promote particular needs and balance rights between different groups. This will cover genuine occupational requirements, exceptions and positive action. 

In the afternoon workshop sessions led by experienced practitioners will provide opportunities to discuss specific applications of the new law in more detail. Topics covered will include disability discrimination, equal pay, combined discrimination etc.

Fees : £195.00 (£145.00 for voluntary and community sector organisations)

Prebooking essential. Booking taken from Mon 26th July to Mon 20th Sept inclusive. To book click here

To download the full programme click here

E-mail enquires to our admin worker via info@discriminationlaw.org.uk

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