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Disability Discrimination Act, 1995

Act of Parliament Country Resources Disability Legislation Northern Ireland 31 December 1995 Legislation/regulation

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An Act to make it unlawful to discriminate against disabled persons in connection with employment, the provision of goods, facilities and services or the disposal or management of premises; to make provision about the employment of disabled persons; and to establish a National Disability Council.


The Act was repealed and replaced in Scotland, England and Wales with the Equality Act 2010.

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