V. Give definitions of these words. Use the dictionary. Suggest the word - combinations in which these words can be used.

1. to advance; 2. to deny smb smth; 3. assertion; 4. defy; 5. caution

VI. Match the words on the left (A) with the definitions on the right (B) and give their Russian equivalents.

A B

1. intimidate a. make smth. less good or effective, esp. by causing damage that affects the way smth. works

2. litigant b. to deliberately make someone feel frightened esp. so that they will do what you want

3. impair c. the business activities or the general relationship that you have with another person or organization

4. accommodate problems d. someone who is involved in a disagreement that is being examined in a court of law

5. invoke an act e. a discovery or achievement that comes after a lot of hard work

6. disparity f. consider and include something when you are deciding what to do

7. licensee g. someone who has a license to do something

8. breakthrough h. a difference between things

9. public authority i. use a law in order to achieve something

10. dealings j. a state governing institution

VII. Translate the sentences from English into Russian:

1. The Court of Appeal agreed to make the order, saying that if the statistics 'show racial or ethnic imbalance or disparities, then they may indicate areas of racial discrimination'.

2. Judges must never allow any witness to be bullied or intimidated.

3. We have a commitment to providing equal services and opportunities for all.

4. Some disabilities are so serious that they may make it impossible for the disabled person to attend court at all.

5. The Act introduced four main offences to deal with the problem of racially aggravated violence and harassment.

VIII. Complete the sentences with the words from the box:

1. abridge; 2. invoked, 3. caution; 4. to uphold; 5. mute appeal; 6. fleeing persecution; 7. accommodated;8. to outlaw; 9. employment; 10. refused admittance.

1. Problems of disabled people must be ___sympathetically.

2. The police give a formal ___more frequently to a white offender (who is not prosecuted) than

to a black offender(who is).

3. These laws against discrimination were extended to ___, housing, and insurance.

4. This law only became an Act after the Parliament Act 1911 was ___.

5. It is the aim of the courts always ___the laws passed by Parliament against sexual or racial discrimination.

6. This act was designed ___racial discrimination.

7. The 14th Amendment to the US Constitution decrees that ' no State shall make or enforce any law which shall ___the privileges or immunities of citizens.

8. An outstanding cricketer was ____to stay in the hotel.

9. Protestant refugees, ___in countries in Western Europe, found safety in Britain.

10. The defendant turned to the lawyer in ___as he didn't know how to answer the judge's question.

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