Search results
Feb 27, 2013 · Learn about the Equality Act 2010, which legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. Find out how to complain, what action you can take, and the different ways in which it’s unlawful to treat someone.
- Socio-economic inequalities. 1.Public sector duty regarding socio-economic inequalities. 2.Power to amend section 1. 3.Enforcement.
- Equality: key concepts. Chapter 1 Protected characteristics. 4.The protected characteristics. 5.Age. 6.Disability. 7.Gender reassignment.
- Services and public functions. Preliminary. 28.Application of this Part. Provision of services, etc. 29.Provision of services, etc.
- Premises. Preliminary. 32.Application of this Part. Disposal and management. 33.Disposals, etc. 34.Permission for disposal. 35.Management.
Equality Act 2010. Act of Parliament. Parliament of the United Kingdom. Long title. An Act to make provision to require Ministers of the Crown and others when making strategic decisions about the exercise of their functions to have regard to the desirability of reducing socio - economic inequalities; to reform and harmonise equality law and ...
- 2010 c 15
- Harriet Harman
- 8 April 2010
- England and Wales; Scotland; section 82, 105 (3) and (4) and 199 also apply to Northern Ireland
The Equality Act 2010 consolidates and simplifies previous equality law in the UK. It protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation based on nine protected characteristics, and covers various areas such as employment, services, premises and education.
People also ask
When did the Equality Act come into force?
What is the Equality Act 2010?
What are the Equality Act provisions?
How will the Equality Act 2010 affect discrimination?
Mar 15, 2016 · Scotland. Wales. An introduction to the Equality Act 2010. A new Equality Act came into force on 1 October 2010. It brings together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single Act. The Act provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all.
The Equality Act 2010 simplifies the current laws and puts them all together in one piece of legislation. Also, it makes the law stronger in some areas. So depending on your circumstances, the...
Jan 1, 2022 · Equality Act 2010 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 27 March 2024. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made...