An Introduction to Disability Discrimination Law – for Housing Lawyers

Following the success of the first two sessions in this series, our housing team is pleased to invite you to the next three webinars in our Introduction to Disability Discrimination Law – for Housing Lawyers series.

Please note, you will need to click each link below individually to register for each session.

Tuesday 27 February - 5:30pm

Part 2: Reasonable Adjustments

Iris Ferber KC and Nick Singer

Operation of s20-21 Equality Act 2010: an overview

Tenancies: 'Premises' or 'Services'?

The elements of a claim

What is a PCP?

What is a 'substantial disadvantage'?

What is 'reasonable'?

Watch Part 2 recording.

Wednesday 13 March - 5:30pm

Part 3: Section 15 Claims of Discrimination Arising from Disability

Neil Clark and Max Gordon

Operation of s15 Equality Act 2010: an overview

The elements of a claim

What is 'unfavourable treatment'?

The causation test: 'something arising in consequence of the tenant's disability'

Landlord's justification: what is the 'legitimate aim'?

Is the treatment 'proportionate'?

Watch the recording of Part 3.

Wednesday 24 April 2024 - 5:00pm

Part 4: Remedies for Unlawful Discrimination

Gillian Crew and Angela Piears

Procedures and Tactics

Injunctions

Damages (including 'Injury to feelings' awards)

Aggravated damages

Exemplary damages

Watch the recording of Part 4.

If you have any questions regarding the series, or you have a topic in mind you would like covered by our housing team, please do not hesitate to contact us - [email protected]

24th Apr 2024