If you believe you have been disadvantaged by the new charging regime at the Hampstead Heath bathing ponds or the post-Covid booking arrangements, due to a “Protected Characteristic” Under the Equality Act 2010, there may be grounds for a discrimination claim. This includes, for example, age, disability or religion and belief.
The KLPA has contacted several firms of solicitors which specialise in such claims and received a particularly helpful response from Leigh Day. If you think you may have been disadvantaged due to a Protected Characteristic, you can contact this company directly to find out more. If you think you may be eligible for Legal Aid, please make this clear when you get in touch. If you are unsure, you can ask about that eligibility and even if you are not eligible for Legal Aid it may still be worth enquiring. For more information please contact Kate Egerton (KEgerton@leighday.co.uk) or 020 7650 1200.