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When it comes to the time limits for bringing a discrimination claim in the County Court under section 114 of the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010) (for contravention of non-work provisions of EqA 2010), and the court’s discretion to extend time on ‘just and equitable’ grounds, in what circumstances would it be considered ‘just and equitable’ to extend time?

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In relation to Discrimination in the provision of Goods, services and facilities under the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010), see generally Practice Note: Equality Act 2010—discrimination in the provision of goods, services and facilities. Proceedings must be brought in the County Court or, when against public authorities, a Judicial review in the High Court (EqA 2010, ss 113, 114(1)(a)), generally within six months from the act or omission. There is, however, a broad power to extend time if it is ‘just and equitable’ to do so.

See Practice Note: Equality Act 2010—discrimination in the provision of goods, services and facilities, in particular section: Equality Act 2010—discrimination in the provision of goods, services and facilities—Enforcement. The EHRC has issued a Statutory Code of Practice:

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