Discrimination Law in 2026

Full programme

09:30

Opening address

Kate Bell, Assistant General Secretary, Trades Union Congress

09:45

Harassment and sexual harassment: the new law explained

Rebecca Tuck KC, Cloisters Chambers

10:15

Questions

10:25

Break

10:35

Disability discrimination: recent decisions

Sean Jones KC, 11 KBW Chambers

11:05

Questions

11:15

Break

11:25

Pregnancy protection and new leave rights

Betsan Criddle KC, Old Square Chambers

11:55

Questions

12:05

Break

12:15

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

Karon Monaghan KC, Matrix Chambers

12:45

Questions

12:55

Lunch

13:55

Belief discrimination: latest case law

Claire Darwin KC, Devereux Chambers

14:25

Questions

14:35

Break

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

15:35

Pay discrimination

Gus Baker, Outer Temple Chambers

16:05

Questions

16:15

Close of Conference