PL&E 10 - equality act

when was the UK equality act passed?

2010

what is the equality act 2010?

primary UK legislation that legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society

brings together 9 equality laws and ~100 smaller laws

states that individuals should have equal treatment in employment and access to private and public sector services

what does the equality act 2010 lay out regarding health and social care?

the same access to care and health services for all people irrespective of certain key factors

who does the equality act 2010 protect?

everyone in Britain

what are the protected characteristics under the equality act 2010?

age

disability

gender reassignment

marriage and civil partnership

pregnancy and maternity

race

religion or belief

sex

sexual orientation

what does the equality act 2010 make it unlawful to do?

engage in ‘prohibited conduct’ relating to a ‘protected characteristic’ in the context of certain activities (so called ‘unlawful acts’)

define ‘prohibited conduct’ under the equality act 2010

direct discrimination or combined discrimination

indirect discrimination

failure to make reasonable adjustments

harassment

victimisation

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