Dr Michael Connolly is Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth, UK.

• Table of authoritiesPreface1 INTRODUCTION 2 COMMON TOOLS OF STATUTORY INTERPRETATION 3 AN INTRODUCTION TO THEORIES AND AIMS OF DISCRIMINATION LAW4 THE COMMON LAW AND EQUALITY 5 THE BENIGN MOTIVE ‘DEFENCE’ AND DIRECT DISCRIMINATION 6 THE BENIGN MOTIVE ‘DEFENCE’ AND VICTIMISATION7 VICTIMISATION AND CONTEMPT OF COURT8 PROBLEMS WITH INDIRECT DISCRIMINATION9 DISABILITY-RELATED DISCRIMINATION 10 CONCLUSIONBibliographyIndex

‘This is beautifully written and develops a thoughtful, innovative and interesting argument on a matter of considerable importance. The method used entails an unusual, multi-layered and deep analysis of well-trodden ground, leading to thought-provoking, well-reasoned conclusions and some pragmatic practical proposals.'Lizzie Barmes, Professor of Labour Law & Co-Director QMUL School of Law Centre for Research on Law, Equality and Diversity, Queen Mary University of London

Dr Michael Connolly is Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth, UK.

• Table of authoritiesPreface1 INTRODUCTION 2 COMMON TOOLS OF STATUTORY INTERPRETATION 3 AN INTRODUCTION TO THEORIES AND AIMS OF DISCRIMINATION LAW4 THE COMMON LAW AND EQUALITY 5 THE BENIGN MOTIVE ‘DEFENCE’ AND DIRECT DISCRIMINATION 6 THE BENIGN MOTIVE ‘DEFENCE’ AND VICTIMISATION7 VICTIMISATION AND CONTEMPT OF COURT8 PROBLEMS WITH INDIRECT DISCRIMINATION9 DISABILITY-RELATED DISCRIMINATION 10 CONCLUSIONBibliographyIndex

‘This is beautifully written and develops a thoughtful, innovative and interesting argument on a matter of considerable importance. The method used entails an unusual, multi-layered and deep analysis of well-trodden ground, leading to thought-provoking, well-reasoned conclusions and some pragmatic practical proposals.'Lizzie Barmes, Professor of Labour Law & Co-Director QMUL School of Law Centre for Research on Law, Equality and Diversity, Queen Mary University of London

Dr Michael Connolly is Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth, UK.

• Table of authoritiesPreface1 INTRODUCTION 2 COMMON TOOLS OF STATUTORY INTERPRETATION 3 AN INTRODUCTION TO THEORIES AND AIMS OF DISCRIMINATION LAW4 THE COMMON LAW AND EQUALITY 5 THE BENIGN MOTIVE ‘DEFENCE’ AND DIRECT DISCRIMINATION 6 THE BENIGN MOTIVE ‘DEFENCE’ AND VICTIMISATION7 VICTIMISATION AND CONTEMPT OF COURT8 PROBLEMS WITH INDIRECT DISCRIMINATION9 DISABILITY-RELATED DISCRIMINATION 10 CONCLUSIONBibliographyIndex

‘This is beautifully written and develops a thoughtful, innovative and interesting argument on a matter of considerable importance. The method used entails an unusual, multi-layered and deep analysis of well-trodden ground, leading to thought-provoking, well-reasoned conclusions and some pragmatic practical proposals.'Lizzie Barmes, Professor of Labour Law & Co-Director QMUL School of Law Centre for Research on Law, Equality and Diversity, Queen Mary University of London