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22/12/05 - New disability definition protects thousands from discrimination

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From 5 December 2005, new rights extend legal protection against disability discrimination to thousands more people.

Some quarter of a million more people now have protection under disability discrimination laws, effectively from the point they are diagnosed with cancer, multiple sclerosis or HIV, and closing a major loop hole in the law.

In addition, people with mental health conditions will no longer have to prove their condition is "clinically well-recognised" to use their rights under the DDA. As for those with physical impairments, they only need to prove that it has a 'substantial impact' on their lives.

Other new duties make it unlawful for local authorities and private clubs to treat their disabled members less favourably. From December 2006, a new public sector duty will require all public bodies in Britain to lead by example and integrate disabled people in their policy-making from the outset as well as to promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. This is similar to existing duties under race legislation and will be an important driver to achieve equality for millions of disabled people.

Details on the new legislation are available from www.drc-gb.org or by calling the DRC helpline.

 

 

 

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