Interpreting Discrimination Law Creatively

Statutory Discrimination Law in the UK, Canada and Australia
Erscheinungsjahr 2023
ISBN: 978-1-5099-5292-2
Verlag: Hart Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 264 Seiten, Hardback, Format (B × H): 236 mm x 160 mm, Gewicht: 560 g

This book explores the judiciary's role in achieving substantive equality utilising statutory discrimination law. The normative literature suggests that to eliminate discrimination, courts have to adopt a more substantive interpretation of discrimination laws, but the extent to which this has occurred is variable.

The book tackles the problem by exploring the idea that there needs to be a 'creative' interpretation of discrimination law to achieve substantive results. The author asks: is a 'creative' interpretation of statutory discrimination law consistent with the institutional role of the judiciary? The author takes a comparative approach to the interpretation of non-discrimination rights by considering the interpretation of statutory discrimination law in the UK, Canada and Australia.

The book explores the differences in doctrine that have developed by considering key controversies in discrimination law: Who does discrimination law protect? What is discrimination? When can discrimination be justified? The author argues that differences in the case law in each jurisdiction are explained by the way in which the appropriate role for the courts in rights review, norm elaboration and institutional competence is conceived in each studied jurisdiction. It provides valuable reading for academics, policy makers and those researching discrimination law and statutory human rights.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Taylor, Alice

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Kultur Menschenrechte, Bürgerrechte
• Rechtswissenschaften Recht, Rechtswissenschaft Allgemein Rechtsvergleichung
• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)
• Rechtswissenschaften Arbeitsrecht Antidiskriminierung (AGG), Gleichbehandlung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction

Part I: Interpreting Discrimination Law Creatively?
2. Discrimination Legislation: History and Context
3. Developing the Purpose of Discrimination Law

Part II: A Creative Approach in Practice
4. The Rationale for Grounds
5. The Concept of Discrimination

Part III: What Does 'Creative' Interpretation Require from Judges?
6. Values and Legitimacy
7. Institutional Competence and Redistribution
8. Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Taylor, Alice
Alice Taylor is Assistant Professor at Bond University Faculty of Law, Australia.