An open question
Series: Building ; 269(8329) 23 April 2004, 62(1)Publication details: 2004Subject(s): Summary: Examines the implications of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) which has been gradually introduced over the last eight years but will come fully into force on 1 October 2004. Notes that s21 of the Act states that a service provider has to make reasonable adjustments to its practices, policies and procedures to provide alternative methods of making the service available. Explains there is a difficulty in understanding what is meant by the word reasonable. This is likely to be tested by the courts on a case by case basis. Other aspects to consider are the sanctions available to the courts under the DDA; the court may award damages including for any injury to feelings and it may make declarations as to the parties' rights.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS67693 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 126121-1001 |
Examines the implications of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) which has been gradually introduced over the last eight years but will come fully into force on 1 October 2004. Notes that s21 of the Act states that a service provider has to make reasonable adjustments to its practices, policies and procedures to provide alternative methods of making the service available. Explains there is a difficulty in understanding what is meant by the word reasonable. This is likely to be tested by the courts on a case by case basis. Other aspects to consider are the sanctions available to the courts under the DDA; the court may award damages including for any injury to feelings and it may make declarations as to the parties' rights.