Christina Efthimiou says there is a risk the ponds will become a "privilege for the better off"
Christina Efthimiou claimed prices at Kenwood Ladies' Bathing Pond on Hampstead Heath "give rise to unlawful disability discrimination".Mr Justice Cotter ruled on Thursday Ms Efthimiou's argument of pricing discrimination "offends the principle of ensuring socio-economic equality".
Clive Sheldon QC, representing the City of London, told the judge that Ms Efthimiou's claim should be dismissed."Prices for disabled swimmers are even cheaper. All disabled swimmers receive a 40% discount."He said the standard price for a single swim was £4.05, while disabled swimmers paid £2.43. He added: "The claimant's argument offends the principle of ensuring socio-economic equality and gives disabled people preferential treatment over all others on low income.