Nigel,

Resello's agreement is governed by the law of the Netherlands.  I have no idea whether Resello is violating Dutch law with this policy (and I continue to have no idea whether there is a legal reason for this policy, either...).

With regard to the UK law, out of curiosity, can you point me to where it says citizenship is a protected characteristic?

Under US anti-discrimination laws, there are quite a number of protected classes (including race), but I don't believe citizenship is one of them.  Always happy to learn more, though.

Greg

On Wed, Sep 20, 2017 at 1:28 PM, Nigel Roberts <nigel@channelisles.net> wrote:


On 20/09/17 18:19, Greg Shatan wrote:

Can you please guide me to the section of the RAA that would prevent
such a business decision (i.e., a registrar deciding not to do business
with citizens of a given country (whether it is Canada, Haiti, Iran or
otherwise)?


 In the United Kingdom, never mind the RAA, this would be quite illegal (see s.13, prohibited conduct) unless such treatment is required by law (e.g.  required by legally binding sanctions).

How can anyone in the 21st century believe that any "business decision" doctrine could allow making decisions on the basis of race/citizenship (or any other protected characteristic) is quite alien over here and incomprehensible.

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15




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