Parkwood Leisure v Alemo-Herron & 23 Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 24

In the case of Eioyaccu v Metropolitan Police Commissioner UKEAT/0023/09/SM Mr Eioyaccu had been employed as a Police Community Support Officer. Following training he took up his duties patrolling beats in the city of Westminster. In March 2006, Camden Council complained that Mr Eioyaccu had introduced himself to a member of Council staff as a police officer and had made a complaint that aliens were beaming messages into the heads of residents via satellite dishes.

Four years after the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations were introduced, the main point of interest has been the extent to which age discrimination can or should be justifiable. This two-part article examines the law in this area in light of some key recent developments. Part 1 examines the legislative framework, the differences between justifying direct and indirect discrimination, and the particular situation of retirement and pension-related dismissals. Part 2 will analyse the justification of age limits in recruitment and age-related benefits, and will gives some practical guidance to employers on dealing with age discriminatory measures.

IPPR report argues current approach to tackling inequality and discrimination needs re-thinking