Course description
The Equality Act 2010 plays an important role in property law today, but what the Act means in practical terms in court, in litigation and how it translates into claims for damages are technical questions.
As a result, practitioners need to maintain knowledge of developing case law and pair that with a detailed understanding of the functioning of the Act.
Presented by barrister Rea Murray, this virtual classroom seminar begins with a review of the key functions of the Act relative to housing law. There follows a consideration of recent cases and guidance from the higher courts as to the role of the public sector equality duty (PSED) found in section 149 of the Act in possession proceedings, homelessness and allocations. The final section will consider damages under the Act.
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Introduction
The Equality Act 2010 plays an important role in property law today, but what the Act means in practical terms in court, in litigation and how it translates into claims for damages are technical questions.
As a result, practitioners need to maintain knowledge of developing case law and pair that with a detailed understanding of the functioning of the Act.
This virtual classroom seminar begins with a review of the key functions of the Act relative to housing law. There follows a consideration of recent cases and guidance from the higher courts as to the role of the public sector equality duty (PSED) found in section 149 of the Act in possession proceedings, homelessness and allocations. The final section will consider damages under the Act.
It is aimed at housing law practitioners who would like to refresh and update their knowledge and hone their practical skills in assessing and quantifying damages.
What You Will Learn
This live and interactive session will cover the following:
- The structure and key functions of the Equality Act in relation to housing
- What the PSED means in possession proceedings
- What the PSED means in homelessness and allocations
- How to approach damages under the Act
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