C1Part III Discrimination in other fields
Advocates
26B Discrimination by, or in relation to, advocates.
1
It is unlawful for an advocate, in relation to taking any person as his pupil, to discriminate against a person—
a
in the arrangements which he makes for the purpose of determining whom he will take as his pupil;
b
in respect of any terms on which he offers to take any person as his pupil; or
c
by refusing, or deliberately omitting, to take a person as his pupil.
2
It is unlawful for an advocate, in relation to a person who is a pupil, to discriminate against him—
a
in respect of any terms applicable to him as a pupil;
b
in the opportunities for training, or gaining experience, which are afforded or denied to him;
c
in the benefits, facilities or services which are afforded or denied to him; or
d
by terminating the relationship or by subjecting him to any pressure to terminate the relationship or other detriment.
3
It is unlawful for any person, in relation to the giving, withholding or acceptance of instructions to an advocate, to discriminate against any person.
4
In this section— “advocate” means a member of the Faculty of Advocates practising as such; and “pupil” has the meaning commonly associated with its use in the context of a person training to be an advocate.
5
This section does not apply to England and Wales.
Pt. III (ss. 17-27) applied (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, ss. 24, Sch. 4 para. 8(b) (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1