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Using Without Prejudice Correctly
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Without prejudice is a legal term in Wales used in settlement negotiations to protect statements from being used as admissions in court. It is not governed by specific legislation but is a recognized common law principle. If a statement is not part of genuine settlement discussions, its protection can be challenged. Discrimination based on disability is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. If unresolved, consider escalating your complaint to the Property Ombudsman or Equality and Human Rights Commission.Full Conversation
is a company allowed to respond to your complaint "without prejudice"?
In Wales, a company can use "without prejudice" in their response if they are trying to negotiate a settlement. It means the content cannot be used in court as evidence of admission. It's unusual for formal complaint responses. Is this related to a settlement negotiation?
I emailed an estate agent a complaint regarding discrimination when they didn't allow me to view any properties because I was on benefits due to being disabled. I told them this was indirect discrimination and their complaint response was to lie saying it didn't happen, so I replied saying to address it properly and take it seriously. they then responded, entitling their response with "without prejudice" and continued to lie in their email
It's concerning to hear about your experience. In Wales, discrimination based on disability is unlawful under the Equality Act *.
- "Without prejudice" is typically used in settlement discussions, not formal complaint responses.
- Consider escalating your complaint to the Property Ombudsman or Equality and Human Rights Commission if unresolved.
Do you want guidance on how to escalate the complaint?
- "Without prejudice" is typically used in settlement discussions, not formal complaint responses.
- Consider escalating your complaint to the Property Ombudsman or Equality and Human Rights Commission if unresolved.
Do you want guidance on how to escalate the complaint?
will i be able to submit their email as evidence to court?
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In Wales, emails marked "without prejudice" generally cannot be used as evidence in court if they were part of settlement discussions. However, if they were not genuinely part of such discussions, you might challenge their status. Consider legal advice for specific guidance.
In Wales, emails marked "without prejudice" generally cannot be used as evidence in court if they were part of settlement discussions. However, if they were not genuinely part of such discussions, you might challenge their status. Consider legal advice for specific guidance.
they are not discussing a settlement, they are putting it on a complaint response that says they did not discriminate and offers no resolution because they are denying it happened even though I have evidence
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It's frustrating when a company denies claims despite evidence. You might consider:
- Challenging the "without prejudice" claim if not part of genuine settlement discussions.
- Contacting the Property Ombudsman or Equality and Human Rights Commission for further assistance.
Would you like more information on escalating your complaint?
It's frustrating when a company denies claims despite evidence. You might consider:
- Challenging the "without prejudice" claim if not part of genuine settlement discussions.
- Contacting the Property Ombudsman or Equality and Human Rights Commission for further assistance.
Would you like more information on escalating your complaint?
what are the laws on using the term "without prejudice"?
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In Wales, "without prejudice" is typically used in settlement negotiations to prevent the content from being used in court as evidence of admission. However, if it's not part of genuine settlement discussions, its protection can be challenged. It's unusual for formal complaint responses. Would you like more information on challenging or escalating your complaint?
In Wales, "without prejudice" is typically used in settlement negotiations to prevent the content from being used in court as evidence of admission. However, if it's not part of genuine settlement discussions, its protection can be challenged. It's unusual for formal complaint responses. Would you like more information on challenging or escalating your complaint?
when can you use a "without prejudice" statement in court?
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In Wales, a "without prejudice" statement is used in settlement negotiations to ensure that discussions can't be used as evidence in court. It's not typically used in court proceedings themselves, unless the context changes to a formal settlement agreement.
Would you like more information on challenging or escalating your complaint?
In Wales, a "without prejudice" statement is used in settlement negotiations to ensure that discussions can't be used as evidence in court. It's not typically used in court proceedings themselves, unless the context changes to a formal settlement agreement.
Would you like more information on challenging or escalating your complaint?
would I be able to submit their statement in court because they lie on it and I wanted to show it as proof of aggravated damages
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In Wales, if a statement marked "without prejudice" isn't part of genuine settlement negotiations, you might challenge its protection and attempt to use it in court. Consider seeking legal guidance to explore your options. Would you like more information on how to proceed with challenging this statement?
In Wales, if a statement marked "without prejudice" isn't part of genuine settlement negotiations, you might challenge its protection and attempt to use it in court. Consider seeking legal guidance to explore your options. Would you like more information on how to proceed with challenging this statement?
what legislation covers without prejudice statements?
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In Wales, the concept of "without prejudice" is not governed by a specific piece of legislation but is part of common law principles. It is used to encourage open settlement negotiations without fear of statements being used as admissions in court. Would you like more information on challenging or escalating your complaint?
In Wales, the concept of "without prejudice" is not governed by a specific piece of legislation but is part of common law principles. It is used to encourage open settlement negotiations without fear of statements being used as admissions in court. Would you like more information on challenging or escalating your complaint?
is it not a legal term then?
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In Wales, "without prejudice" is a legal term rooted in common law. It indicates that statements made during settlement discussions can't be used in court as admissions. However, its use can be challenged if not part of genuine settlement discussions. Would you like more information on how to challenge this?
In Wales, "without prejudice" is a legal term rooted in common law. It indicates that statements made during settlement discussions can't be used in court as admissions. However, its use can be challenged if not part of genuine settlement discussions. Would you like more information on how to challenge this?
where it is covered in common law?
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In Wales, "without prejudice" is a principle under common law used to protect settlement discussions from being used as admissions in court. It is not governed by a specific statute but is a widely recognized legal concept. Would you like more information on challenging its misuse in your case?
In Wales, "without prejudice" is a principle under common law used to protect settlement discussions from being used as admissions in court. It is not governed by a specific statute but is a widely recognized legal concept. Would you like more information on challenging its misuse in your case?
yes please can you give me full details on without prejudice statements please so I am fully informed
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Here's a concise overview of "without prejudice" statements in Wales:
- Purpose: Used in settlement negotiations to prevent statements from being used as admissions in court.
- Common Law: Not governed by specific legislation but a recognized legal principle.
- Challenge: If not part of genuine settlement talks, its protection can be challenged.
Would you like more information on challenging or escalating your complaint?
Here's a concise overview of "without prejudice" statements in Wales:
- Purpose: Used in settlement negotiations to prevent statements from being used as admissions in court.
- Common Law: Not governed by specific legislation but a recognized legal principle.
- Challenge: If not part of genuine settlement talks, its protection can be challenged.
Would you like more information on challenging or escalating your complaint?
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