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The DLA brings together a broad range of discrimination law practitioners, policy experts, academics and concerned individuals, all united around a commitment to improving equality law, practice, education and advice for those who face discrimination.

Our activities include submitting responses to government consultations, sharing experiences and expertise through practitioner group meetings, disseminating information and knowledge via our Briefings journal, email updates, conferences and seminars.

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9th December 2008 Dr Richard Light OBE

Speaking on

The UN Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

6.30 pm, Doughty Street Chambers

Dr Richard Light OBE has worked on the convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities for six years, working towards establishing a right for people with disabilities to live with dignity as a meaningful and fundamental human right.  

We are very fortunate that he has agreed to be the guest speaker at the public part of our AGM.

Entry is FREE for non members and members.  

Please contact the DLA office if you would like to attend by e-mail (info@discriminationlaw.org.uk) or phone (0845 478 6375)

Directions to Doughty Street  Chambers can be found at http://www.doughtystreet.co.uk/about_chambers/how_to_find_us.cfm

AGM and Social Evening

The DLA Annual General meeting will precede the public meeting detailed above, with the formalities starting at 6pm, before the doors are opened to the public. Nominations from Members to stand as Trustees/Directors to reach the DLA office by 1st December. Please bring evidence of membership.

Out Now! November Briefings

Briefings is our membership magazine which is published three times per year and provides straightforward updates on legal developments and what they mean for claimants.  Highlights from the November issue include:

John Halford's article following up his PGM on Positive Equality Duties

Catherine Casserley's follow up article on London Borough of Lewisham v Malcolm

Coleman v Attridge - discrimination by association

Allen and ors v GMB and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council v Bainbridge & Ors - equal pay

Halima Aziz v CPS - religious discrimination

Annual TUC/EOR Discrimination Law Conference

If you think that you may be eligible for a place at this conference, or wish to nominate someone, members are able to access the booking form below.

Women only shortlists - the DLA response available 

Find out more about the DLA's position and recommendations for promoting equality within political parties via women only shortlists by viewing our submission, which is on the publically accessible 'DLA submission' part of the website

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