Have your say: government consults on plans to stop age discrimination when supplying services

Have your say: government consults on plans to stop age discrimination when supplying services

Businesses have until 30 September to respond to a government consultation seeking their views on proposed laws to stop age discrimination in the provision of services, such as group holidays and special deals for particular age groups. The proposal is that providers of goods, services and facilities in both the private and public sectors should not be allowed to discriminate against adults aged 18 and over unless it can be objectively justified – that is it can be justified because it is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate business aim. The main areas to be covered are:

• Health and social care services.
• Financial services.
• Other commercial services, including age-related holidays and special deals for particular age groups.

The consultation closes on 30 September 2009. Download the consultation document on the Equalities Office website.

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