Who is the DLA?

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.

Open Access

Honorary President

We are delighted to welcome Robin Allen KC as our new Honorary President, a fearless fighter for justice in the fields of employment, equality, equal pay, discrimination, human rights & public law, instructed in leading equality cases at the highest level

Consultations

Response to the consultation launched by the Government's Office for Equality and Opportunity targeting pay discrimination framework reform

Practitioners Group Meetings

PGM "Respectful workplaces and free speech" speakers: Declan O'Dempsey of Cloisters Chambers & Liz Willett of Kraft HR Consulting - 26th October @6pm

Members only

Annual General Meeting

Annual General Meeting - Tuesday 14th April 2026 @6pm - online via zoom - with guest speaker Elaine Banton of 7BR Chambers discussed “Endometriosis and other chronic non-visible disabilities”

Briefings

Vol 89 1181-1194 November 2026 - Evolution & change - past principles, future challenges / Disability discrimination under Part 7 of the EquAct 2010: Wheeler-Ashurst v the Scout Association / Love letter+call to arms: in conversation with Jo Delahunty KC

Newsletter (Items of Interest)

Items of interest - 23.10.2026