Who can you Claim Against?

The Equality Act applies to all service providers and those providing goods and facilities in Great Britain. This includes, those providing information, advice, owning and running services and facilities for the public. It applies to services, whether or not a charge is made for them.   It also applies to private clubs and other associations with 25 or more members which have rules about membership and select their members.

Claims for discrimination can be brought against anyone who provides a service to the public.  As explained above there is also a public sector duty as well as claims being brought against private businesses such as:-

• Leisure providers – holiday providers, sports and gym facilities;
• Private and NHS healthcare providers;

• High Street retailers, stores and restaurants 

• Educational institutions – schools, academies, universities and colleges

• Public authorities and organisations;

• Transport providers, trains, private hire taxi and bus companies

• Private membership clubs

• Government departments