Avoiding Discrimination and Making Adjustments to Services

Insolvency practitioners are officers of the Court, which carries with it an expectation that they will behave fairly and reasonably. That will extend to not being discriminatory in the way they conduct their day to day work. Discrimination can take many forms and often occurs inadvertently.

Stakeholders in insolvency cases reflect the broader general population and some will be subject to protected characteristics. A basic understanding of protected characteristics and how these may impact on the treatment of insolvency stakeholders will help them to make the necessary and proportionate adjustments to their services that the law requires.

• Understand the legal requirements around protected characteristics
• Consider how these may be encountered in the course of insolvency practice - both amongst team members and stakeholders
• Examine the guidance provided by various relevant organisations and how this can help you to identify a stakeholder with a protected characteristic
• Discuss what adjustments to services might be practical, proportional and beneficial to your business
• Look to develop your firm’s approach to systemically avoiding discriminatory practices

This course is intended for insolvency practitioners, those considering obtaining their insolvency licence or setting up in practice and personnel engaged in the implementation of compliance processes.

Half day course: £155 + VAT

Bespoke In-House

We can also run this training in-house for your team. This is a cost-effective option for larger practices. Contact us to discuss available dates.

Cost: Half day course: £975 + VAT