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Student and applicant admissions and bursaries: lawful positive action and unlawful discrimination
  • Publication date:
    April 2009

Student and applicant admissions and bursaries: lawful positive action and unlawful discrimination

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Guidance on the legality of bursaries for underrepresented equality groups

This briefing provides information and guidance on the legality of bursaries for underrepresented equality groups. In particular, looking at the distinction between lawful positive action and unlawful positive discrimination.

ECU has produced this guidance following a number of queries from higher education institutions. It provides an outline of the main issues and looks at the legal implications for each equality area.

This briefing relates to England and Wales. A separate briefing on the Northern Irish context will be available shortly.

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