Summary
An 18-year-old woman named Maddie Haining was asked to leave Club Tropicana in Manchester because her wheelchair was deemed a safety risk. Despite showing staff the 2010 Equality Act on her phone, which states that disabled people cannot be removed due to fire risk, the club's manager insisted she leave. The club is now investigating the incident, and Manchester City Council is also looking into the matter.
Key Facts
- Maddie Haining visited Club Tropicana with a friend and was asked to leave due to her wheelchair being a "safety risk".
- The incident occurred after security initially allowed her into the venue.
- Maddie showed staff the 2010 Equality Act, which protects disabled people's rights in public places.
- The Equality Act requires venues to make reasonable adjustments for accessibility.
- Club Tropicana is conducting an internal investigation regarding the incident.
- Manchester City Council is reviewing the situation after Maddie filed a complaint.
- Maddie described the experience as embarrassing and insisted it was discriminatory.
- The club manager allegedly threatened to transfer any fines to Maddie.
