LexisNexis case analysis: Homelessness and equality—council database not indirect discrimination against women: R(Begum) v LB Tower Hamlets)

The case provides useful guidance for housing lawyers about the application of s.19 Equality Act and the approach to be taken in determining claims of indirect discrimination, starting with the identification of the correct PCP (provision, practice or criterion).

Genevieve Screeche-Powell represented the local authority led by Kelvin Rutledge KC.

This article was first published by LexisNexis [subscription needed] on 26 September.