Anyanwu and Ebuzoeme v South Bank Students’ Union and South Bank University [2000] IRLR 36 CA

Race discrimination: Narrow definition of "knowingly aids" for purposes of Race Relations Act

Date:

15 January 2000

A person who "knowingly aids" another to do an unlawful act contrary to the Race Relations Act 1976 is to be treated as doing such an act himself or herself. In this context, the word "aids" must be construed in accordance with its natural and ordinary meaning, which is to help or assist another who is the prime mover, holds the Court of Appeal in Anyanwu and another v (1) South Bank Students' Union (2) South Bank University.