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11 September 2008
Issue: 7336 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , Employment
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Employment Law

Kenney v Ministry of Defence [2008] All ER (D) 95 (Aug)

The fact that, in certain very exceptional circumstances, it is open to an employer to give preference to one gender rather than to another does not demonstrate that it is even prima facie unlawful discrimination if that opportunity is not taken and all candidates are treated equally. It is not discriminating against a woman to fail to treat her more favourably than a man.

Issue: 7336 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , Employment
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Weightmans—Jason Slatcher

Weightmans—Jason Slatcher

Weightmans appoint new Chief Technology Officer

Mishcon de Reya—trainees

Mishcon de Reya—trainees

Mishcon de Reya announces trainee retention rate of 86%

Sackers—Charlotte Adams & Fraser Sutton

Sackers—Charlotte Adams & Fraser Sutton

Sackers welcomes two new Graduate Solicitor Apprentices

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