Diabetic woman awarded £2000 in 'Lucozade' discrimination case

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Kayla Hanna was supported by the Equality Commission in bringing her case

By Simon Hunter

A diabetic woman whose Lucozade bottle was confiscated at a Belfast concert has been awarded £2000, by Belfast County Court, for discrimination.

Kayla Hanna went to a Red Hot Chili Peppers gig in August 2016, and was told by Eventsec security staff she couldn't take her glucose supplement through the gates.

That's despite showing guards her Type-1 diabetes tattoo, as well as her insulin pack and meter to check her levels.

The 20-year-old's told Q Radio she was scared she could possibly collapse and lose consciousness.

Kayla was supported by the Equality Commission in bringing her case.
 

Kayla's tattoo indicates her Type-1 diabetes.

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