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Sex and race discrimination: EC sex discrimination law

This section of the Discrimination Case Law Guide looks at remedies for sex discrimination under EC and UK law.

Remedies under EC law
     Direct enforcement
     Time limits
     Agreement precluding complaint
     Grounds of sex
          Pregnancy
          Sexual orientation
          Transsexualism
     Exclusions
          Sex as determining factor
          Pregnancy
          Positive action
     Access to jobs
          Pregnancy discrimination
     Access to training
     Working conditions and dismissal
          Discriminatory retirement ages
          Pensions
          Pregnancy
          Transsexuals
     Indirect discrimination under EC law
          Qualifying thresholds
     Sanctions
EC law and UK law
     General principles
     Specific examples

Remedies under EC law

In order to carry out their task the Council and the Commission shall in accordance with the provisions of this Treaty, make regulations, issue directives, take decisions, make recommendations or deliver opinions.