Lawyer in Guernsey says discrimination laws will 'attract talent to the island'

A Lawyer in Guernsey says introducing discrimination laws will make the island more of an attractive place to work.

Michael Whitbread, who trained in Australia but has lived in the island for more than a year, has told ITV News he has experienced homophobia in the Bailiwick.

Michael says if discrimination laws existed on the island, he could have made a claim.

Currently the laws do not exist, although islanders are calling for this to be changed.

Mr Whitbread believes, although Guernsey may be slightly behind the times, there are benefits to this.

He thinks the island can learn from other jurisdictions, like Australia, where the laws have been introduced.

The Committee for Employment and Social Care has decided to expand current work to develop disability discrimination laws so that other types of discrimination are included.

Deputy Emilie Yerby says expanding the law will not delay it.

The States will decide whether or not to expand discrimination laws next month.

If the plans get the go ahead, it is hoped laws designed to promote equality in Guernsey could come into force in 2020.