Instead, they will only have to show that their condition has had a detrimental effect upon them, and they have suffered discrimination because of it.

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If they do not have that effect, it may be that the problem of voting discrimination--which was, of course, quite serious half a century ago--has been entirely solved.

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According to Mr Bowler, press speculation has led to fears among some congregations that their church will have to close if it doesn't comply with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) - the final phase of which comes into effect on 1 October.

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