Mister M Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 This thread is about age discrimination. ---------- Post added 28-04-2013 at 13:19 ---------- It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of: age You’re protected from discrimination in these situations: when using public services https://www.gov.uk/discrimination-your-rights/types-of-discrimination Yes it is against the law to discriminate against anyone on the grounds of age. I think that Pensioners get a free bus pass, under 16s get half fare because they are normally from groups that are economically disadvataged. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottedplant Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 C'mon surely you can see the difference? I can't afford to say at the Ritz, but I wouldn't claim that was discrimination. If I was unable to get to my room there because I was in a wheelchair; or they refused me staying there because I was too old, male, gay, the wrong ethnicity then it would be discrimination. Your argument here though is based on affordability - not on age which is what the OP refers to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 Your argument here though is based on affordability - not on age which is what the OP refers to. And there are many rich pensioners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 El Cid, In your example I think it would only be discriminiation if some pensioners were allowed to travel free but others had to pay. The free travel is termed as a consession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pottedplant Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 El Cid, In your example I think it would only be discriminiation if some pensioners were allowed to travel free but others had to pay. The free travel is termed as a consession. El Cid is trying to argue that the free travel is discriminatory because it is attached to "age" as in this : Age discrimination Key points It is unlawful because of age to: discriminate directly against anyone - unless it can be objectively justified discriminate indirectly against anyone - unless it can be objectively justified subject someone to harassment related to age victimise someone because of age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 The free travel is termed as a consession. Its a "consession" given on the grounds of age. As is the 16-25 young persons travel card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francypants Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 It cannot be classed as discrimination because when you meet the required criteria you will qualify. It's not IF it's WHEN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 It cannot be classed as discrimination because when you meet the required criteria you will qualify. It's not IF it's WHEN. But I might never get to be that old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quisquose Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 It is illegal to discriminate purely on the basis of age. However it is not illegal to discriminate on the basis of ability to pay, and there is legal precedent that has established that it is okay to treat children and pensioners more favourably. Society has also debated and decided that it is beneficial to give children and pensioners various benefits. You may as well claim that providing a pension itself is age discrimination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 You may as well claim that providing a pension itself is age discrimination. No, they need to have paid in a certain ammount of tax/NI; where as everyone over a certain age gets a bus pass, but not everyone gets a state pension. And 25 year olds that get a discount card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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