Cook Illinois Jury Instruction — 1.2.1 Race And Or Sex Discrimination Discharge — Failure To PromotIncludingin— - Same Decision Defense is a legal instruction used in discrimination cases pertaining to race and/or sex in employment settings. This instruction is specific to Cook County, Illinois. In cases where an employee believes they have been discharged or denied promotion due to their race and/or sex, this jury instruction helps the court explain the legal standards involved in such claims and provides guidance to the jury on how to evaluate the evidence presented. The instruction includes the "Same Decision Defense," which is a crucial part of this jury instruction. Keywords: Cook Illinois, Jury Instruction, 1.2.1, Race, Sex Discrimination, Discharge, Failure to Promote, Same Decision Defense, Legal standards, Employment settings Different types of Cook Illinois Jury Instruction — 1.2.1 Race And Or Sex Discrimination Discharge — Failure To PromotIncludingin— - Same Decision Defense may include variations of the instruction tailored to different elements of the case. These variations may include instructions specific to different forms of discrimination, such as race-based discrimination or sex-based discrimination.