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Bhangra Idols(Reps.) VS. Sheraton Wall Centre
In September of 2008, the representatives for Bhangra Idols tried to book rooms at the above stated hotel, but they were denied the booking due to them having "Bhangra" in their brand name. Sheraton's explanation was that they previously had problems with a group with the same name "Bhangra" in it, and they have policy that states they cannot accept any groups with the name "Bhangra" in it. So, a Bhangra Idols representative asked for this policy, but was not provided one. Therefore the representatives filed a BC Human Rights Case against Sheraton Wall Centre.
The Decision:
The final decision after the incident (on September 16th 2008, and then a long litigation) came in on June 8, 2011, by the BC Human Rights Tribunal Member:
"...having found the complaint justified, I must order the respondent (Sheraton) to "cease the contravention and refrain from committing the same or a similar one", and I so order."
"I may make a declaratory order that the conduct complained of is discrimination contrary to the Code, and I so order"
Bhangra Idols VS. Sheraton Wall Centre Decision
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