Judicial Immunity And Discrimination

Summary

Judicial immunity generally protects judges and those performing judicial functions from lawsuits, covering both ongoing and concluded cases. However, it does not extend to lawyers, who can face professional misconduct claims for discrimination and harassment. Under s109 of the Equality Act, respondents can be held liable for discrimination carried out by their lawyers. Judicial proceedings immunity does not typically protect respondents from such liability. Consider consulting a lawyer for advice specific to your case.

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Respondent's lawyer has victimised and discriminated against claimant as part of Case preparation. Harrassment and misleading statements about Claimant documented and evidenced disability
It sounds like you're dealing with a complex situation involving discrimination and harassment. Here are some key points about judicial immunity and discrimination:
- Judicial Immunity: Typically protects judges and those performing judicial functions from lawsuits for actions taken in their official capacity, covering both ongoing and concluded cases.
- Discrimination and Harassment: Lawyers are not immune from professional misconduct claims, including discrimination and harassment.
You might consider filing a complaint with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) if you believe a solicitor has acted unethically. Would you like information on how to proceed with this?
The Respondent is been held liable for the discrimination carried out by their lawyers under s109 of the equality act . The Respondent defence is that of judicial proceedings immunity
Judicial proceedings immunity generally protects judges and those performing judicial functions, not lawyers, from lawsuits. However, under s109 of the Equality Act, employers (including respondents) can be held liable for discrimination carried out by their employees or agents, including lawyers.
To clarify, are you asking if judicial proceedings immunity can protect the respondent in this case?
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Judicial proceedings immunity generally does not protect respondents from being held liable for discrimination carried out by their lawyers under s109 of the Equality Act. The protection typically extends to judges and those performing judicial functions.
You may want to consult a lawyer for advice specific to your case. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?