UK disability discrimination law referred to the European Court

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In a rare move, the Croydon Employment Tribunal has referred the case of Coleman v Attridge Law to the European Court of Justice.

The European Court is to rule on interpretation of the Equal Treatment Framework Directive 2000/78/EC. This will establish whether or not those who are associated with a disabled person (such as a carer) can claim protection under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

Ms Coleman (who is not disabled) has brought a claim of disability discrimination against ... (191 more words)

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