15Protection from discrimination (6) pursuing discrimination claims
Aims and Objectives
After reading this chapter you should be able to:
- ■ Understand the processes for submitting a claim
- ■ Understand the time limits, where the burden of proof lies and how information may be obtained
- ■ Understand the available remedies
- ■ Critically analyse the area
- ■ Apply the law to factual situations and reach conclusions
It is worth noting that it was identified in Lewisham & Guys Mental Health NHS Trust v Andrews (Deceased) [1999] IRLR 407 that a discrimination claim can survive the death of the claimant and be pursued by the personal representatives of the deceased under the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1934.
15.1 Procedure for claiming
Jurisdiction ...
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