Post by Tamrin on Sept 5, 2008 11:24:37 GMT 10
The following might set a precedent for other forms of discrimination:
So much for any lingering notion of the Doctrine of Physical Perfection (a.k.a. the Doctrine of the Perfect Youth) which, unlike the exclusion of women, was arguably an Ancient Landmark.
2.1 Sections 21F- J of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (“the 1995 Act”), as inserted by the Disability Discrimination Act 2005, prohibit discrimination by associations with 25 or more members against disabled persons who are members, associates or guests, and against disabled persons who are prospective members or guests. Section 21F defines discrimination as: less favourable treatment for a disability-related reason; and failure to comply with a duty to make adjustments.
So much for any lingering notion of the Doctrine of Physical Perfection (a.k.a. the Doctrine of the Perfect Youth) which, unlike the exclusion of women, was arguably an Ancient Landmark.
