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Equality Act Assessments
An Equality Act assessment for housing ensures that public and private landlords comply with their statutory duties during property allocation, management, and enforcement. This expert witness report provides a technical analysis of whether a provider’s “provisions, criteria, or practices” (PCP) or specific decisions have resulted in unlawful discrimination against a person with a protected characteristic.
Overview
When this report is required
- Challenges to housing allocation policies where a specific group is disproportionately excluded from the social housing register
- Possession proceedings defense involving a Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) breach under Section 149
- “No DSS” and benefit-related claims where income-based criteria result in indirect sex or disability discrimination
- Homelessness duty reviews regarding the suitability of temporary accommodation for individuals with complex protected needs
What the expert assesses
- Impact of policies on protected groups
- Objective justification for discriminatory practices
- Proportionality of eviction or enforcement actions
- Compliance with the Public Sector Equality Duty
- Causation between the policy and specific detriment
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Clinic, Remote |
| Court Acceptance | County Court, High Court |
| Compliance | CPR Part 35 |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
Digital Delivery
Urgent Instructions
Specialist expertise
Housing Policy Consultants
Equality & Diversity Experts
Legal Aid Practitioners
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on
its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will
review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.