Age discrimination ban in services comes into force

On 1st October 2012, the Government introduced new law provisions banning age discrimination in the provision of services and the performance of public functions. The ban means that it is now unlawful for public bodies and service providers to treat people unfavourably because of their age unless one of the exceptions applies.

The new law applies to adults only and is considered a positive step towards tackling discrimination against older people in many fields including healthcare, social care and financial services.

For more information, please visit the Equality and Human Rights Commission's website.