Seldon v Clarkson Wright & Jakes [2009] All ER (D) 180 (Feb
In assessing justification in the context of direct age discrimination, the tribunal should apply the normal principles of legitimate aim and proportionality as set out in Art 6 of Council Directive 2000/78/EC, and Art 3 of the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006/1031).