BarristersN.I.
F1. . . barristersN.I.
32.—(1) It is unlawful for a barrister, in relation to taking any person as his pupil, to discriminate against a person—
(a)in the arrangements which he makes for the purpose of determining whom he will take as his pupil;
(b)in respect of any terms on which he offers to take any person as his pupil; or
(c)by refusing, or deliberately omitting, to take a person as his pupil.
(2) It is unlawful for a barrister, in relation to a person who is his pupil, to discriminate against him—
(a)in respect of any terms applicable to him as his pupil;
(b)in the opportunities for training, or gaining experience, which are afforded or denied to him;
(c)in the benefits which are afforded or denied to him; or
(d)by terminating the relationship or by subjecting him to any pressure to terminate the relationship or other detriment.
[F1(2A) It is unlawful for a barrister to subject to harassment a person who is, or has applied to be, his pupil.]
(3) It is unlawful for any person, in relation to the giving, withholding or acceptance of instructions to a barrister, to discriminate against any person[F1 or to subject any person to harassment].
(4) In this Article “pupil” has the meaning commonly associated with its use in the context of a person training as a barrister.
F1SR 2003/520