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Closed Enforce Access Rights for disabled People

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Blocking the pavement so wheelchairs cannot pass, blocking dipped kerbs, abusing disabled parking, blocking access to commercial premises due to disability or accompaniment by an assistance dog, - all these prevent disabled people from living a full and independent life.

Under the Equality Act, disabled people can only enforce their rights through civil action; companion legislation must provide for on the spot fines for Breach of the Peace just as is already provided if a person were to breach Racial, Sexual or Religious aspects of the law.

Persistent offenders should be charged with a hate crime.

Information needed to file a civil claim should be provided in presence of Breach of the Equality Act..

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