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Legal advice regarding discrimination

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  • 24-09-2012 10:25am
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    edgal
    Registered Users Posts: 107 ✭✭


    Can a child be refused entry to a school, on the basis that he / she is openly gay / a lesbian. Due to the school's religious beliefs ?

    ***Please refer me to any cases disputing this matter, and / or any books / links that I could read regarding discrimination in work place / schools due to a person's sexual orientation.
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    Tom Young
    Legal Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 4,338 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tom Young


    Have you read the charter?

    Go here:http://www.equality.ie/en/


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    ResearchWill
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    Look at section 7 Equal Status Act 2000, if this is an essay question that would be a good start. If on the other hand this is a real situation seek legal advice from solicitor or FLAC.


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    krd
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,455 ✭✭✭krd


    I think in the Irish education system, as far as I could see, there was a policy of 'Don't ask, don't tell'.

    And that rule seemed to apply to teachers, pupils and Christian Brothers.


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    MagicSean
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    I find the question to be a little odd. The age of consent for sexual activity is 17. The average age for leaving school is 17. How can a child be openly homosexual if they cannot legally engage in any sexual activity.


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    ResearchWill
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    MagicSean wrote: »
    I find the question to be a little odd. The age of consent for sexual activity is 17. The average age for leaving school is 17. How can a child be openly homosexual if they cannot legally engage in any sexual activity.

    I assume a 14 year old who is openly straight may not be engaging in sexual activity. Same with a 14 year old gay boy or lesbian girl.


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    Pessimist
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    MagicSean wrote: »
    I find the question to be a little odd. The age of consent for sexual activity is 17. The average age for leaving school is 17. How can a child be openly homosexual if they cannot legally engage in any sexual activity.

    It is referring to sexual orientation as opposed to sexual history/activity.

    I think this is an essay topic? Good luck!


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    Claire McCarthy Cork
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 28 ✭Claire McCarthy Cork


    The short answer is absolutely not. Has this happened?


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