Is Discrimination a right?

[BrilloPad]

Those of you who believe that a B&B owner should be able ti discriminate how they like, presumably it would be ok to:

Deny mixed race couples a bed for the night.
Not allow black guests to stay in the main building but in a separate annex instead.
Put up a huge sign saying No Jews.

Definetly not. But pubs can refuse anyone without reason. Is that right?

[minestrone]

Those of you who believe that a B&B owner should be able ti discriminate how they like, presumably it would be ok to:

Deny mixed race couples a bed for the night.
Not allow black guests to stay in the main building but in a separate annex instead.
Put up a huge sign saying No Jews.

Drama queen post.

[Incognito]

Definetly not. But pubs can refuse anyone without reason. Is that right?

That's because there is no contract, it is an invitation to treat, I.e. you are being invited to make a purchase and enter a contract, however the seller is entirely obliged not to accept your offer. Hence why 'management have the right to refuse service'.

This differs from a hotel/b&b booking because a contract has already been entered (if you've booked).

[BrilloPad]

That's because there is no contract, it is an invitation to treat, I.e. you are being invited to make a purchase and enter a contract, however the seller is entirely obliged not to accept your offer. Hence why 'management have the right to refuse service'.

This differs from a hotel/b&b booking because a contract has already been entered (if you've booked).

So if they had not booked into the b&b they could have been turned away?

I suppose they could have just said they were full - I bet it happens.

[Incognito]

So if they had not booked into the b&b they could have been turned away?

I suppose they could have just said they were full - I bet it happens.

Entirely plausible.

[speling bee]

Drama queen post.

What is the difference?

[speling bee]

Definetly not. But pubs can refuse anyone without reason. Is that right?

But not if they have a discriminatory reason.

[d000hg]

Those of you who believe that a B&B owner should be able ti discriminate how they like, presumably it would be ok to:

Deny mixed race couples a bed for the night.
Not allow black guests to stay in the main building but in a separate annex instead.
Put up a huge sign saying No Jews.

Married and non-married are legally different in England.

I'm not sure, but I think a business could apply for exemption of equality law if they wanted to offer a "married couples only" hotel.

[BrilloPad]

But not if they have a discriminatory reason.

Do pubs have to give a reason? I thought they could decide who to serve or not.

If they say its because the customer is a one legged Irish Black Lesbian Muslim they are asking for it - and compensation of £1800 show be the minimum.

[d000hg]

Isn't "I don't like your face" adequate for a landlord? Clearly if you're black this would be highly racist