Litigation powers of Equality Bodies

Most Equality Bodies have some kind of legal standing in front of Courts, that is to say, the right or ability to bring a legal action to a court of law, or to appear in court.

This two-pager explains the different kinds of litigation powers that Equality Bodies have, ranging from addressing the Court as amicus curiae and representing victims of discrimination in Court, to bringing cases in their own name, even without an identifiable victim. This publication also includes examples from Equinet members on how they used such litigation powers to restore justice and protect equality.

Download the accessible version of the two-pager on litigation powers of Equality Bodies.