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Royal Mail Group Ltd v Efobi [2021] UKSC 33

Clarity of burden of proof in discrimination cases

 

The main issue raised on this appeal is whether a change in the wording of equality legislation has altered the burden of proof in employment cases where discrimination is alleged.

Section 54A(2) of the Race Relations Act 1976 [1] provided that where, on the hearing of a complaint of discrimination or harassment on grounds of race:

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Case Summary Tag: 
Equality Act 2010 and Discrimination/discrimination claims [2]
Source URL: https://www.emplaw.co.uk/lawguide/royal-mail-group-ltd-v-efobi-2021-uksc-33

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[1] https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1976/74/section/54A
[2] https://www.emplaw.co.uk/case-summary-tags/equality-act-2010-and-discriminationdiscrimination-claims
[3] https://www.emplaw.co.uk/print/lawguide/royal-mail-group-ltd-v-efobi-2021-uksc-33