Discrimination, Equality and the Law

This monograph explores some of the conceptual questions which underpin the legal disputes which arise in relation to equality and discrimination. Among these are questions about the meaning of ''equality'' as a legal concept and its relationship to the principle of non-discrimination; symmetrical and asymmetrical approaches to equality/non-discrimination; the role of comparators in discrimination/equality analysis; the selection of protected characteristics and the proper sphere of statutory and constitutional protections, and the scope for and regulation of potential conflicts between protected grounds. The author engages with domestic, EU and ECtHR case law as well as with wider international approaches.>

About the author

Aileen McColgan is a barrister at Matrix Chambers and Professor of Human Rights Law at The Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London.

Product details

• Authors: Aileen McColgan, Aileen McColgan Kc, Aileen McColgan Qc, Professor Aileen McColgan QC, Professor Aileen (11KBW) McColgan QC
• Assisted by: Colin Harvey (Editor)
• Publisher: Hart Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2016
• EAN: 9781509904990
• ISBN: 978-1-5099-0499-0
• No. of pages: 304
• Series: Human Rights Law in Perspective; Human Rights Law in Perspectiv; Human Rights Law in Perspective
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Labour law, social law