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Discrimination Law in 2026

26 February 2026 – Streamed Online

Presented by Michael Rubenstein Conferences Ltd. & in association with the Trades Union Congress

Devised and Chaired by Michael Rubenstein

The authoritative review of the most dynamic area of employment law.

Full programme

Kate Bell

09:30

Opening address

Kate Bell, Assistant General Secretary, Trades Union Congress

Rebecca Tuck KC

09:45

Harassment and sexual harassment: the new law explained

Rebecca Tuck KC, Cloisters Chambers

10:15

Questions

10:25

Break

Sean Jones KC

10:35

Disability discrimination: recent decisions

Sean Jones KC, 11 KBW Chambers

11:05

Questions

11:15

Break

Betsan Criddle KC

11:25

Pregnancy protection and new leave rights

Betsan Criddle KC, Old Square Chambers

11:55

Questions

12:05

Break

Karon Monaghan KC

12:15

Women’s rights and trans rights: implementing the Supreme Court’s decision

Karon Monaghan KC, Matrix Chambers

11:45

Questions

12:55

Lunch

Claire Darwin

13:55

Belief discrimination: latest case law

Claire Darwin KC, Devereux Chambers

14:25

Questions

14:35

Break

Laith Dilaimi

14:45

Key recent cases: discrimination because of sex, race, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment

Laith Dilaimi, Old Square Chambers

15:15

Questions

15:25

Break

Gus Baker

15:35

Pay discrimination

Gus Baker, Outer Temple Chambers

16:05

Questions

16:15

Close of conference

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