Professor Siobhán Mullally:

The interim scheme does not provide effective access because of the barriers that are put in place. It could be interpreted as indirect discrimination; these are not requirements which are generally applicable to all job seekers. They create barriers that limit access, in many ways. The access to self-employment leaves open the possibility of exploitation and vulnerability in the workplace. All of this contributes to our view that it does not represent effective access, as required.