Article 32 . . . barristersF1

(1)

It is unlawful for a barrister, 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 a barrister, in relation to a person who is his pupil, to discriminate against him—

(a)

in respect of any terms applicable to him as his pupil;

(b)

in the opportunities for training, or gaining experience, which are afforded or denied to him;

(c)

in the benefits 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.

(2A)

It is unlawful for a barrister to subject to harassment a person who is, or has applied to be, his pupil.

(3)

It is unlawful for any person, in relation to the giving, withholding or acceptance of instructions to a barrister, to discriminate against any person or to subject any person to harassment.

(4)

In this Article “pupil” has the meaning commonly associated with its use in the context of a person training as a barrister.

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