(1) Where in any proceedings facts are established by or on behalf of a person from which it may be presumed that there has been direct or indirect discrimination in relation to him or her, it shall be for the other party concerned to prove the contrary.

(2) This Regulation is without prejudice to section 6(6) of the Act of 1977 or any other enactment or rule of law in relation to the burden of proof in proceedings which may be more favourable to such a person.

(3) Nothing in this Regulation shall operate to reduce the existing level of protection of persons in relation to the burden of proof in proceedings.

(4) In this Regulation "proceedings" means proceedings under any of the Acts of 1977, 1994 or 1998 before the person, body or court dealing with a request or reference by or on behalf of a person and includes any subsequent proceedings, including proceedings on appeal, arising from the request or reference.