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Taking action against disability discrimination (Paulley v FirstGroup Plc)

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Published on: 26 January 2017

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Original news
What was the background to the case?
What issue arose for the Supreme Court’s consideration?
What did the court decide, and why?
Does the judgment help clarify the law in this area? Are there any grey areas?
How does the judgment fit in with other developments in this area?
What are the implications of the judgment for employers and employment lawyers?

Article summary

Employment analysis: The Supreme Court case of Paulley v FirstGroup Plc raised the question of what a bus company should have done when a non-disabled passenger refused to give up a space reserved for wheelchair users. Barrister Catherine Casserley discusses the decision.

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