Discrimination Law: Text, Cases And Materials 2nd Ed.

Description: Discrimination law is rapidly expanding and of growing importance. At present the law covers gender,race and disability discrimination and will soon extend to religion, sexual orientation and, in 2005, age. This new edition covers all of these areas. It also contains separate chapters on the social, political and philosophical aspects for those who require a fuller understanding of the background and theoretical basis of discrimination law. In addition, the book contains a section on procedural matters. The book takes account of the numerous legislative developments which have taken place since the last edition. The text has also takes account of the many new cases since 1998, which include: Pearce v Governing Body of Mayfield Secondary School (2003); Nagarajan v LRT (1999); Chief Constable of West Yorkshire v Khan (2001); R v Secretary of State for Employment exp Seymour-Smith (1999 and 2000); Harvest Town Circle Ltd v Rutherford (2001); South Ayrshire Council v Morton (2002); Lawrence and Others v Regent Office Care (2002); Re Badeck (2000); Grutter v Bollinger (2003); Goodwin v UK (2002); Mendoza v Ghaidan (2002); A and Others v Secretary of State for the Home Department (2002) and A v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire (2002). 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. Review: Praise for the first edition; 'Extracts from the leading cases and from key writings on sociology and economics provide a rich and varied range of materials to help readers understand the legal framework and the social and economic impact of anti-discrimination legislation...As a student text, this work represents real value for money...Along with students and teachers of law this book will be relevant for those covering equality of treatment in disciplines related to management and industrial relations...recommended reading for students of social policy, politics and sociology. It should also be a useful reference for practitioners and others concerned with the provision of legal advice.' Vera Bermingham, The Law Teacher, Vol 33. 'As well as extracts from the key cases, the book, which is aimed at students and practitioners, includes extracts from the key works on the sociology and economics of discrimination.' Equal Opportunities Review, No. 82. Table of Contents: Part One - Social, Economic and Political Background; Part Two - Sources of Discrimination Law; Part Three - Discrimination Law; Part Four - Proceedual Matters. Author Biography: Michael Connolly is Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Westminster.