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"The Disability Discrimination Act of 1995 is the first British statute to address the issue of discrimination against Britain's 6.5 million disabled people. The impact of the Act is likely to be controversial and will have major ramifications for a wide range of public and private sector providers and employers. The Act: makes all UK employers of 20 or more employees and all UK providers of goods and services legally liable for discrimination against disabled people; introduces a novel definition of discrimination, and imposes a new duty on employers and providers to make reasonable adjustments to policies and physical environments; and contains extensive provisions regulating the accessibility of public transport services, such as taxis, trains and buses. Published in assocation with the Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation, this text provides a detailed explanation of the Act. The guide is aimed at lawyers working in the field of disability, personnel managers, social workers, trade union officials and anyone advising on equal opportunities and discrimination issues. The book contains a copy of the Act. Caroline Gooding is the author of ""Disabling Laws, Enabling Acts: Disability Rights in Britain and America""."

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Author:   Caroline Gooding
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Blackstone Press Ltd
ISBN:  

9781854314994

ISBN 10:   1854314998
Pages:   1348
Publication Date:   01 November 2001
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Introduction: background; disability discrimination; legislating against disability discrimination; the Disability Discrimination Act 1995; future developments. Part 2 Who is protected? - the definition of disability: overview; core definition; extending the core definition; guidance. Part 3 Employment: what is discrimination in employment?; what help does the state provide?; case study; what forms of treatment are prohibited?; exclusions; code of practice; Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944; other forms of employment-related discrimination. Part 4 Goods and services: what is covered?; what is discrimination in the provision of goods and services?; duty to make reasonable adjustments; interaction with other legislation; purchase or rental of premises; void contract terms; employer's liability; victimization; aiding unlawful acts; Part IV; Part V Transport. Text of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

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