In this blog, Daniel Holt considers the importance of FirstGroup Plc (Respondent) v Paulley (Appellant) for wheelchair users.
He believes that, despite the importance of the decision, clear, universal and enforceable rules are needed to protect equal opportunity to use buses.
Daniel is a law graduate and has technical knowledge and experience in discrimination and disability law, mental health law, privacy and information law, administrative law and UK, supranational and international human rights law.
Daniel is Founding Director of Being Disabled in a Normal Society, a platform for peer-to-peer support and information on disability rights, accessible venues, social events, sporting activities and holiday venues.
For more about Daniel go to the Disability Rights UK trustee page
You can also view Disability Rights UK’s response to the Paulley Supreme Court decision