Equality Law

This new book by a leading employment and human rights practitioner combines a comprehensive survey of UK equality law with an analytical critique of the existing legal framework and the concepts that underpin it. The text provides practical guidance on equality law as it applies to specific practice areas including employment, goods and services, housing, education, transport and public law. It is essential reading for practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of this fast evolving area.

This new book by a leading employment and human rights practitioner combines a comprehensive survey of UK equality law with an analytical critique of the existing legal framework and the concepts that underpin it. The text provides practical guidance on equality law as it applies to specific practice areas including employment, goods and services, housing, education, transport and public law. It is essential reading for practitioners seeking a deeper understanding of this fast evolving area.

Karon Monaghan is a Barrister (called 1989) at Matrix Chambers. She practices principally in the field of equality law. Chair, Discrimination Law Association. Member of the Equal Treatment Advisory Committee (ETAC) of the Judicial Studies Board (30 June 2003 - 29 June 2007). Employment Tribunal Chairman (part time) (2000 - 2005). Member of the Bar Race relations Committee. Member, Regional Training Committee (North West Region). Member EOC expert advisory committee to formal investigation into pregnancy discrimination, Commissioner on the Fawcett Commission on Women in the Criminal Justice System.