End of Module Fundamentals of the Laws of Equality Quiz

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Paul, a senior manager, turns down Angela's application for promotion to a supervisor position. Angela, who is a lesbian, learns that Paul did this because he believes the team that she applied to manage are homophobic. Paul thought that Angela's sexual orientation would prevent her from gaining the team's respect and managing them effectively.

Paul’s actions are discriminatory and cannot be defended in law.

Paul’s actions are defensible in law because his reasons are related to Angela’s ability to do the job and are, hence, a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim

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