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6. Is there anything else I need to know?Yes. There are a number of other ways in which you could be breaking the law. 6.1 Am I liable for anyone else’s actions?You could be. Everyone who works for you or does work on your behalf has to comply with the law. If one of your employees breaks the law he could be taken to court. You may have to prove that you did your best to prevent discrimination from happening, or you too could be found to be guilty of discrimination. If someone who works on your behalf, for example an agent, breaks the law, action could be taken against you as well as them. You may be able to defend yourself in court if you could show that the agent was not acting with your authority. 6.2 Would I be breaking the law if I picked on someone who accused me of discrimination?Yes. You must not victimise anyone, disabled or not, who brings legal proceedings against you, gives evidence or information relating to proceedings or claims that you or anyone else has broken the law. 6.3 Would I be breaking the law if I helped some else to discriminate?Yes. You should not help anyone to discriminate against a disabled person. 6.4 What if I sell, let or manage land or property?From 2 December 1996 it will be against the law to discriminate against a disabled person, because of their disability, in connection with the selling, letting or management of land or property. This includes: What types of property are included?Most types of property are included: Is all property included?No. For example, rooms let out to six or fewer people in someone’s own home are not included. Nor are rooms booked in a hotel or guest house. But people who own or work in hotels and guest houses provide a service to the public so they need to know how the law affects them as service providers. Where can I get more information?The Government has issued a Code of Practice, prepared by the National Disability Council, which gives practical advice on how to comply with the law. It can also be used in evidence in legal proceedings under the Act. For more details follow this link. You should also read booklet DL90 “The Disability Discrimination Act - Letting or Selling Land or Property” which is in the Disability Discrimination Act Information Pack.For more details follow this link. |
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