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KembaraXtra – Legal Terms – Positive Discrimination
Positive discrimination means favouring one group of people over another because the favoured group is considered disadvantaged.
In the UK, positive discrimination is generally unlawful under equality legislation.
An exception exists in relation to disabled persons, who may lawfully receive more favourable treatment.
The law instead permits “positive action”, which involves proportionate steps to reduce disadvantage or under-representation.
Examples include targeted training or selecting equally qualified candidates from under-represented groups.
Positive discrimination means favouring one group of people over another because the favoured group is considered disadvantaged.
In the UK, positive discrimination is generally unlawful under equality legislation.
An exception exists in relation to disabled persons, who may lawfully receive more favourable treatment.
The law instead permits “positive action”, which involves proportionate steps to reduce disadvantage or under-representation.
Examples include targeted training or selecting equally qualified candidates from under-represented groups.
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