See our pages on disability discrimination for more information. Equality act 2010 wrightington, wigan and leigh nhs. Discrimination is broadly unfair treatment related to. The purpose of the act the act 2010 brings together a number of existing laws into one place so it is easier to use. Advisors should bear in mind that clients may not initially present their problem as a discrimination case but. Race relations act 1976 and disability discrimination act 1995, simplifying them with a single act that is easier to understand and gives stronger protection. These consisted, primarily, the equal pay act 1970, the sex discrimination act 1975, the race relations act 1976, the disability discrimination act. Equality act 2010 summary guidance on employment msword2003. Act 2010, covering being born with intersex bodies nonnormative sex characteristics. How the equality act 2010 defines disability, and what law changes. The government equalities office easy read guide about the new legislation can be downloaded as a pdf below. The equality act 2010 brings together, harmonises and in some respects extends the current equality law.
This briefing summarises key issues contained in the act that heis, colleges and designated institutions should be. Requests are supposed to be considered on the basis of the business needs of the organisation, but a manager decides that amans request to work flexibly to care. The act is the largest overhaul of uk anti discrimination law for around 35 years and affects organisations of all sizes. Discrimination means treating someone less or more favourably than a comparator. I want to amend the equality act, says emma dabiri, author of dont touch my hair published. Before the equality act, disability discrimination came under the disability discrimination act 1995 dda. Using exercises and factual information, it examines the context of the act, the devil in the detail and real life application. Your rights under the equality act 2010 equality and. The main components of the act came into force in october 2010. The equality bill finally received royal assent on 8 april 2010, becoming the equality act. It also applies to private or voluntary organisations who carry out public functions on behalf of a public authority. Introduction the equality act 2010 consolidates and streamlines previous antidiscrimination legislation, introducing a consistent basic framework of.
Equality act 2010 briefing the equality act provides a new legislative framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all. This chapter is not designed to be a comprehensive summary of equality law. This means that if you experience discrimination in one of the areas listed below, you can take action in the civil courts. Elizabeth cameron anti discrimination law has the equality act 2010 strengthened or weakened previous anti discrimination legislation. Swiftsafyre supports its principles and is committed to the values of equality of opportunity and nondiscrimination. Equality act 2010 fact sheet sex equality the equality act 2010 consolidates all previous equality legislation and extends some protections to groups that were not previously covered. The equality act 2010 provides a single, consolidated source of discrimination law. The equality act 2010 october 1st 2010 saw many of the provisions attained within the equality act, which gained royal assent on the 8th april 2010, come into force. Instead advisors are encouraged to use this as a starting point to direct further reading. A summary of the equality act 2010 implications for schools. Jun 16, 2015 the equality act 2010 includes provisions that ban age discrimination against adults in the provision of services and public functions. The equality act 2010 aims to achieve equal opportunities for all in wider society besides work and to protect people from discrimination.
Disability affects us allas disabled people ourselves, and as the carers, family, friends, employers, colleagues, and educators. Its aim was to harmonise anomalies in a number of acts that it replaced including the sex discrimination act 1975, race relations act 1976 and the disability discrimination act 1995. The guide is based on equality law as it was at 6 april 2014. With your download, get the 21 best papers relevant to this one, including 20 top related papers. One aim of the equality act 2010 is to protect people with disabilities and prevent disability discrimination. Equality act 2010 an equality act from 2010 which includes some provisions regarding discrimination in relation to running for public office uk equality act 2010. It covers everyone in britain and protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the bills journey through the lords. The equality act 2010 has brought together and replaced the major pieces of equal opportunities legislation as well as bringing together around 100 other instruments within a single act. Implementing the equality act 2010 school of business and. Under the equality act 2010, it is unlawful for any education provider, including a private or independent provider, to discriminate between pupils on grounds of disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, or sex. May 20, 20 latest news on the equality act 2010 amendment bill hl 2014. October 2016 disability under the act a person is considered disabled if she has a mental or physical impairment that has an substantial and longterm negative effect on his or her ability to carry out normal daily activities. The equality act 2010 replaces the existing antidiscrimination laws with a single act.
The resulting act came into force on 1 october 2010, with the provisions relating to positive action in recruitment and to the public sector equality duty being delayed until april 2011. Formatting and typographical errors have been corrected throughout. Equality act 2010 simple english wikipedia, the free. Legislation in northern ireland is different and is principally from section 75 of the northern ireland act 1998. Homelessness and the equality act 2010 post wilson and. The ban came into force on 1 october 2012 and it is now. Equality act 2010 briefing the hillingdon hospitals nhs. The equality acts goal was to put all of these laws and protections together into one law, and make it easier to understand. Disability affects us allas disabled people ourselves, and as the carers. Equality act 2010 duty on employers to make reasonable adjustments for their staff pdf, 147kb, 6 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
In haque v hackney lbc 2017 ewca civ 4 the court of appeal took the opportunity to. Both scotland and wales have made positive use of having some equality functions devolved to the scottish parliament and. The social model of disability is important in this context. The equalities act 2010 in brief background the equalities act 2010 the act received royal assent on 8 april 2010. The information on the your rights pages is here to help you understand if you have been treated unlawfully. Equality act 2010 fact sheet luton borough council. Race relations act 1976 and disability discrimination act 1995, simplifying them with a single act that is easier to understand and. Explanatory notes to equality act 2010 legislation.
The equality act 2010 is the law that protects you from discrimination and gives you the right to challenge it. The equality act 2010 also includes the public sector equality duty. Equality act 2010 mind, the mental health charity help. Most of the equality act will start to apply in october 2010 and this guide covers the main changes coming into effect then. The equality act 2010 heralded a major change in discrimination legislation. Equality act 2010 training course materials training.
The provisions of this act, other than parts2 and 5. Equality act 2010 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 11 september 2019. Latest news on the equality act 2010 amendment bill hl 2014. The equality act applies in england, wales and scotland and gives protection in relation to employment, education, access to goods, facilities and services as well as in buying or renting land or property. From october 2010 the equality act has streamlined all general antidiscrimination law for private, public and voluntary sector employment and services. This act may be cited as the credit commonwealth powers. This briefing summarises key issues contained in the act that heis, colleges and designated institutions should be aware of. The act simplifies and brings into one act existing discrimination law including. Implementing the equality act 2010 school of business. The equality act 2010 consolidated and streamlined previous antidiscrimination legislation. Although there are similarities, there are also significant differences concerning the types of protection afforded the different protected groups. The legal status of this guidance this guidance applies to england, scotland and wales.
For example, if youre over 18, the act contains a new law to protect you from discrimination because of. The equality act 2010 is an act of parliament of the united kingdom. Before 2010, there were many different acts laws and regulations rules in great britain which protected against different kinds of discrimination. Credit commonwealth powers act 2010 queensland legislation. Public bodies should promote equality of opportunity, for example, by ensuring girls and boys have access to the same. Equality act 2010 briefing note updated march 2012 to reflect specific duties regulations and the proposed scottish specific duties 1. Unison works to remove barriers that restrict choices for disabled people. An introduction to the equality act 2010 the equalities act 2010 was passed on 8 april 2010 and most of the provisions of the act have now come into force.
Carer recognition act 2010 federal register of legislation. The training course materials have been designed to assist with achieving an understanding of how the equality act 2010 and equality issues in general affect every day lives in the workplace. These are some of the principle components of the act. The information has been sourced from the law society and anyone wishing to go to the link should visit. The equality act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. In england, scotland and wales, the equality act 2010 brought together and harmonised equality legislation. The governments equality bill with its 218 clauses was passed on the 6th april 2010, replacing all the previous equalities legislation.
The equality act of 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against anyone on grounds of race, colour, nationality including citizenship ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, faith or sexual orientation. Summary guidance on services, public functions and associations. Protected characteristics is the name for the nine personal characteristics that are protected from. In hotak v southwark lbc, kanu v southwark lbc and johnson v. The equality act 2010 includes provisions that ban age discrimination against adults in the provision of services and public functions. Answer with at least two examples of recent cases has the equality act 2010 strengthened or weakened.
It introduced measures that have direct implications for colleges and higher education institutions heis. April 5, 2011 to present version 1 of 1 149 public sector equality duty 1 a public authority must, in the exercise of its functions, have due regard to the need to. As a provider of goods, facilities or services in the voluntary and community sector your responsibilities remain largely the same, but there. Equality act 2010 easy read the equality act 2010 is a new piece of legislation that replaces the disability discrimination act dda.
Equality act 2010 guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability pdf file 848kb pdf, 693kb, 60 pages. It brings together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single act. The equality act 2010 is one of the most important pieces of business. May 19, 2010 in the may 2009 edition of highlights we reported on the publication of the longawaited equality bill. The equality act 2010 was the first major reform to equality legislation in the uk since the 1970s, bringing together more than 100 pieces of existing legislation and including innovations which sought to change the legal definition of equality and how it works in practice. Equality act 2010 amendment bill hl 2014 uk parliament.
This version of this act contains provisions that are prospective. The equality act s goal was to put all of these laws and protections together into one law, and make it easier to understand. The equality act 2010 became law on 1st october 2010 on the 1st october 2010 the government introduced the equality act 2010. In the may 2009 edition of highlights we reported on the publication of the longawaited equality bill. Disability is caused by the way society is organised, rather than a persons impairment or difference.
The equality act 2010 is the law that bans discrimination unfair treatment and helps achieve equal opportunities in the workplace and in wider society. This duty applies to welsh public authorities listed in part 2 of schedule 19 of the act,1 for example local authorities, health bodies, police and government departments. The equality act 2010 is an act of parliament of the united kingdom before 2010, there were many different acts laws and regulations rules in great britain which protected against different kinds of discrimination. Pdf the equality act 2010 a strength or a weakness. Research carried out by dr hazel conley into the equality act 2010 has influenced the policy and practices of five local authorities, trade unions priorities and strategies and public policy promoting social justice and public debate the equality act 2010 was the first major reform to equality legislation in the uk since the 1970s, bringing together more than 100 pieces of existing. Equality act 2010 guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability 4 part 1. As far as schools are concerned, for the most part, the effect of the new law is the same as it has been in the past meaning that schools cannot unlawfully discriminate. It aims to make it more consistent, clearer and easier to follow in order to make society fairer. A new equality act came into force on 1 october 2010. Information and guidance on the equality act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector equality duty. Equality act 2010 summary guidance on services, public.
The act simplifies and has replaced the large number of acts and regulations, which formed the basis of antidiscrimination law such as the equal pay act 1970, the sex discrimination act. The equality act 2010 adds something to the task that local authorities have to carry out when considering whether someone is homeless. The equality act and the workplace terrence higgins trust. The equality act 2010 protects children, young people and adults against discrimination, harassment and victimisation in relation to housing, education, clubs, the provision of services and work. The following summary has been put together by the cwu equality department. It simplifies the law and it extends protection from discrimination in some areas. The impact on disabled people 5 summary introduction there are over 11 million disabled people in the united kingdom, and the number grows year by year.
Homelessness and the equality act 2010 post wilson and haque. The equality act 2010 is an act of parliament of the united kingdom with the primary purpose of consolidating, updating and supplementing the numerous prior acts and regulations, that formed the basis of antidiscrimination law in great britain. The equality act 2010 prohibits discrimination against people with the protected characteristics that are specified in section 4 of the act. It can be direct, indirect or arising from disability. For example, if youre over 18, the act contains a new law to protect you from discrimination because of your age when you shop. Introduction the equality act 2010 consolidates and streamlines previous antidiscrimination legislation, introducing a consistent basic framework of protection against direct. Equality act 2010 fact sheet gender reassignment the equality act 2010 protects people who share a protected characteristic from discrimination and harassment. Approximately 90% of the act came into force on 1 october 2010 with the rest to be phased in over 2011. Equality act 2010 2010 chapter 15 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 socioeconomic inequalities. The equality act protects people from discrimination because of certain.
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