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Dear David, There has recently been a case which was taken up by the DRC and resulted in an employment tribunal ruling against an international education provider. Futher details of this can be found at <http://www.out-law.com/page-7692> www.out-law.com/page-7692 . The student concerned was studying in the UK for a qualification from an American education provider. This case demonstrates that the education provider is responsible for ensuring that reasonable adjustments are made for the qualifications that they award whether or not they are UK based. As foreign nationals studying in the UK are covered under DDA Part 4 it could have implications if foreign nationals are receiving a qualification awarded by a UK university and partner organisations are failing to make reasonable adjustments with regards to course materials and examination requirements. UK universities might need to demonstrate that they have provided adequate guidance on reasonable adjustments to their overseas partners as partners are responsible for administering the qualifications that they award. This would of course need to be tested by case law and I'm not a lawyer! Kind regards Ellen <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> -----Original Message----- From: Discussion list for disabled students and their support staff. [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of David Pollak Sent: 26 February 2007 10:41 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: law I have a query about disability legislation: We have overseas partners delivering our courses to foreign nationals in their own countries (outside the EU). They are DMU students, so does UK disability legislation apply to them? Also, is the position different if the courses are being delivered in the EU, to EU students? Any tips gratefully received! Thanks David Pollak De Montfort