Townshend-smith on Discrimination Law: Text, Cases and Materials

This work explains and examines in depth every possible aspect of discrimination law. It is set out in such a way that makes it accessible to readers of all levels.

The Background to Race Discrimination Legislation in the UK; The Background to Sex Discrimination Legislation in the UK; Background to Disability and Age Legislation; The Aims of Anti-Discrimination Legislation; The Sources of Anti- Discrimination Law; The Prohibited Grounds of Discrimination; Direct Discrimination; Anti- Discrimination Law, Pregnancy and Childbirth; Harassment; Indirect Discrimination; Victimisation; Discrimination in Employment; Discrimination in Fields Other than Employment; The Law of Equal Pay; Retirement and Pensions; Disability Discrimination; Enforcement of Anti-Discrimination Legislation; Affirmative Action.