Aileen McColgan is a barrister at Matrix Chambers and Professor of Human Rights Law at King's College London.

Discrimination, Equality and the Law is a work of great importance for those interested in fundamental rights. It provides a comparative perspective on the most topical issues connected with non-discrimination and equality law. This book is essential reading for anyone who is reflecting on the challenges posed by these issues not only in Europe, but also in the United States, Canada and South Africa.

• 1 'Equality', 'Discrimination' and the Law: an Introduction 2 Defining the Protected Characteristics 3 'Equality' and '(A)symmetry' 4 The Evolution of Equality Law 5 Competing Equalities 6 Multiculturalism and Equality 7 Conclusion

Aileen McColgan is a barrister at Matrix Chambers and Professor of Human Rights Law at King's College London.

Discrimination, Equality and the Law is a work of great importance for those interested in fundamental rights. It provides a comparative perspective on the most topical issues connected with non-discrimination and equality law. This book is essential reading for anyone who is reflecting on the challenges posed by these issues not only in Europe, but also in the United States, Canada and South Africa.

• 1 'Equality', 'Discrimination' and the Law: an Introduction 2 Defining the Protected Characteristics 3 'Equality' and '(A)symmetry' 4 The Evolution of Equality Law 5 Competing Equalities 6 Multiculturalism and Equality 7 Conclusion

Aileen McColgan is a barrister at Matrix Chambers and Professor of Human Rights Law at King's College London.

Discrimination, Equality and the Law is a work of great importance for those interested in fundamental rights. It provides a comparative perspective on the most topical issues connected with non-discrimination and equality law. This book is essential reading for anyone who is reflecting on the challenges posed by these issues not only in Europe, but also in the United States, Canada and South Africa.

• 1 'Equality', 'Discrimination' and the Law: an Introduction 2 Defining the Protected Characteristics 3 'Equality' and '(A)symmetry' 4 The Evolution of Equality Law 5 Competing Equalities 6 Multiculturalism and Equality 7 Conclusion