Taking part in Trinity Chambers' Newcastle 2023 Employment Law Conference, Head of Chambers’ Employment Team, barrister Jane Callan delivered a session entitled:
'Unlawful Discrimination - Some Practical Issues'
Over the years a considerable amount of case law has been generated in respect of the burden of proof contained in section 136 of the Equality Act 2010 which implements EU Directives, including the Burden of Proof Directive of 1997. In her talk, Jane covers the following topics:
- Review of the Burden of Proof
- Reversing the Burden
- Igen Ltd v Wong [2005]
- Madarassy v Nomura International [2007]
- Base Childrenswear Ltd v Otshudi [2020]
- Field v Steve Pye & Co. (KL) Ltd., EAT, [2022]
There is a handout that accompanies the session. If you do not have a copy and would like one, please email josh@trinitychambers.co.uk.
This recorded seminar, its accompanying notes and slides are made available for educational and information purposes only. The views expressed in it are those of the speakers. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. The speakers and Trinity Chambers accept no responsibility for the continuing accuracy of the contents. Contact Trinity Chambers if you have a specific legal query.
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