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Author
Title
Equality : the legal framework / Bob Hepple.
Published
Oxford, United Kingdom : Hart Publishing, 2014.
Call Number
KD4095 .H47 2014
Edition
Second edition.
ISBN
9781849466394 (pbk.)
1849466394 (pbk.)
1849466394 (pbk.)
Description
xxxvi, 254 pages ; 24 cm
System Control No.
(OCoLC)888468169
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-237) and index.
Record Appears in
Table of Contents
Preface to Second Edition
v
List of Abbreviations
vii
Table of Cases
xv
Table of Legislation
xxi
1.
The Aims of Equality Law
1
The Equality Act 2010
1
The Act since 2010
6
A History of Bits and Pieces
11
Meanings of Equality
17
The Unitary Human Rights Perspective
18
Respect for Equal Worth, Dignity and Identity as a Fundamental Human Right
20
Eliminating Status Discrimination and Prejudice
22
Consistent Treatment/Formal Equality
24
Removing Barriers to Equal Treatment
25
Equality of Opportunities, Capabilities, and Outcomes
27
Fairness
29
2.
Protected Characteristics
35
Extent of Status Protection
35
Age
37
A Response to a 21st-century Challenge
37
Balancing Individual Dignity with the Rights and Interests of Others
38
Children
40
Disability
41
From Paternalism to Rights
41
Definition of 'Disability'
43
Race and Related Characteristics
45
The Changing Context of Race
45
Legal Definition of 'Ethnic Origin'
47
National Origin and Nationality
49
Caste
50
Religion or Belief
51
Sex and Related Characteristics
57
Sex and Gender
57
Gender Reassignment
59
Pregnancy and Maternity
61
Marriage and Civil Partnership
63
Sexual Orientation
65
3.
Prohibited Conduct
67
Introduction
67
Direct Discrimination
67
Less Favourable Treatment
67
Levelling Down
69
Knowledge, Intention and Motivation
70
'Because of a Protected Characteristic
75
Perception and Association
76
Intersectional or Multiple Discrimination
77
Justification of Direct Age Discrimination
78
Indirect Discrimination
81
Harmonisation
81
Elements of the Tort
84
Knowledge, Intention and Motive
86
Justification
87
Disability Discrimination
91
Why Special Provisions?
91
More Favourable Treatment
91
Discrimination Arising from Disability
91
Duty to Make Reasonable Adjustments for Disabled People
94
Indirect Discrimination
97
Harassment
97
Victimisation
103
4.
Work and Equal Pay
105
Introduction
105
Work
106
General Scope
106
Genuine Occupational Requirements
110
Religious Requirements
111
Mandatory Retirement Age
113
Seniority Rules
115
Equal Pay for Men and Women
116
The Long Struggle for Equal Pay
116
Relationship between Equality Clause and Sex Discrimination Claims
121
Hypothetical Comparators
122
Choice of Comparator
123
Genuine Material Factor (GMF) Defence
127
Collective Bargaining and Transitional Arrangements
129
Discussions about Pay
131
Gender Pay Gap Information
132
Mandatory Equal Pay Audits
133
5.
Services, Premises, Education, Associations, and Other Unlawful Acts
135
Services and Public Functions
135
General Scope
135
Age Exceptions
136
Constitutional Functions
136
Armed Forces and Security Services
137
Immigration Functions
138
Religion or Belief Exceptions
139
Separate, Single-Sex, and Single-Group Services
140
Health and Care
142
Insurance
143
Broadcasting
143
Sport
144
Premises
144
Education
145
Exceptions Relating to Marriage etc, and Age
145
Exceptions Relating to Harassment
146
Exceptions Relating to Religion or Belief
146
Exception Relating to Single-Sex Institutions
149
Associations
149
Private Clubs
149
Political Parties
151
Other Unlawful Acts
152
Liability of Employers and Principals
152
Liability of Employees and Agents
153
Instructing, Causing or Inducing Contraventions
154
Aiding Contraventions
154
6.
Advancement of Equality
155
Changing Organisational Policy and Behaviour
155
Positive Action
156
General Exception Relating to Positive Action Measures
156
Recruitment and Promotion
159
Political Parties
161
Charities
162
Public Sector Equality Duty
163
Purpose
163
The General and Specific Duties
163
Engagement
167
Contract and Subsidy Compliance
168
What Is Meant by 'Having Due Regard'?
169
Which Authorities Are Covered?
172
Enforcement
172
Review of the PSED
173
7.
Enforcement
177
The Equality and Human Rights Commission
177
A Single Commission
177
Structure and Management of the Commission
179
General Powers and Duties
180
Human Rights
181
Enforcement Powers
183
Support for Individuals and the Provision of Conciliation
188
Resources
191
Individual Enforcement
191
County and Sheriff Courts
191
Employment Tribunals
192
Limiting Accessibility
195
Decline of Tripartism
197
Representative Actions
199
Equal Pay Procedure
199
Legal Assistance
201
Burden of Proof
203
Time Limits
205
Conciliation and Mediation
207
Compensation
208
Recommendations
210
8.
An Appraisal
213
Harmonisation: Too Little or Too Much?
213
Changing Organisational Policy and Behaviour
220
Improving Enforcement
224
Limits of Law: Poverty and Disadvantage
226
Law and Politics
229
References
231
Index
239