Article 4 Discrimination by way of victimisation

(1)

A person ( “A”) discriminates against another person ( “B”) in any circumstances relevant for the purposes of any provision of this Order if—

(a)

he treats B less favourably than he treats or would treat other persons in those circumstances; and

(b)

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

(2)

The reasons are that—

(a)

B has—

(i)

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

(ii)

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

(iii)

otherwise done anything under this Order 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 Order; or

(b)

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

(3)

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

Notes on the whole Order