PART IINTRODUCTORY

Discrimination by way of victimisation4

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.