Who is the DLA?
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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Press Release
The DLA has issued a statement to clarify the purpose, scope and importance of the PSED following widespread public commentary that has misunderstood its nature.
read more About Press ReleaseSpecial Event 2025
DLA 30th Anniversary Special Event - Friday 28th November 2025 - recordings of the sessions available - five sessions in all: Gay Moon & Robin Allen KC; Karon Monaghan KC; Catherine Casserley; Audrey Ludwig; Robin Allen KC
read more About Special Event 2025Practitioners Group Meetings
PGM: "Unintentional indirect discrimination" with speakers: Helena Ifeka and Declan O’Dempsey of Cloisters Chambers - Wednesday 4th March - online via zoom
read more About Practitioners Group MeetingsMembers only
Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting - Tuesday 14th April 2026 @6pm - online via zoom - with guest speaker Elaine Banton of 7BR Chambers discussed “Endometriosis and other chronic non-visible disabilities”
read more About Annual General MeetingBriefings
Vol 88 1166-1180 July 2026: Structural barriers & the illusion of equality ● Invisible pain, visible rights ● Doing justice to justice: the real cost of a broken system ● Why secondary regulations will make or break the Employment Rights Act 2025
read more About BriefingsNewsletter (Items of Interest)
Read the latest edition of Items of Interest
read more About Newsletter (Items of Interest)