This book provides an up-to-date synthesis and analysis of the key themes and principles of discrimination law. Contributors to the book address three sets of key themes: the nature of the concepts of equality and discrimination; the limitations on the concepts of equality, and the circumstances in which discrimination can be justified; and the methods of promoting equality, such as the identification and help of disadvantaged groups. It will be essential reading for those with an interest in discrimination law, employment law, legal theory and European Community law. The text discusses the growing impact of EC legislation on UK domestic law - six chapters deal specifically with European law, EEC dimension, social policy dimension.