Part VII Supplemental

C155 Victimisation.

1

For the purposes of Part II or Part III, a person (“A”) discriminates against another person (“B”) if—

a

he treats B less favourably than he treats or would treat other persons whose circumstances are the same as B’s; and

b

he does so for a reason mentioned in subsection (2).

2

The reasons are that—

a

B has—

i

brought proceedings against A or any other person under this Act; or

ii

given evidence or information in connection with such proceedings brought by any person; or

iii

otherwise done anything under this Act in relation to A or any other person; or

iv

alleged that A or any other person has (whether or not the allegation so states) contravened this Act; or

b

A believes or suspects that B has done or intends to do any of those things.

3

Where B is a disabled person, or a person who has had a disability, the disability in question shall be disregarded in comparing his circumstances with those of any other person for the purposes of subsection (1)(a).

4

Subsection (1) does not apply to treatment of a person because of an allegation made by him if the allegation was false and not made in good faith.