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The Equality Act 2010 consolidates and simplifies anti-discrimination laws in the UK, protecting individuals from discrimination based on nine protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. It promotes equal treatment in various areas, including employment, education, and the provision of goods and services. The Act also includes provisions for reasonable adjustments for disabled individuals and prohibits harassment and victimization related to these characteristics. Overall, it aims to foster a fairer society by ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities and protection under the law.
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What were key features of early civilizations?
social equality
Which act established the Commission for Equality and Human Rights CEHR?
The Commission for Equality and Human Rights established by the Equality Act 2006
What is the equality act?
The Equality Act 2010 is an Act Of Parliament Of The United Kingdom And Fulfils a manifesto commitment of the labour Party in 2005 General election.
What act gave equality for farm prices?
Agricultural Adjustment Act
What does the Equality Act say on health and safety?
Nothing
What was a key feature of early civilization?
social equality.
What are the key features?
key features are from countries and lots more like what is important to them
What year did the Equality Act come into force?
The majority of provisions outlines by the Equality Act came into force on October 1st 2010. The public sector 'Equality Duty' came into force in 2011 and the ban Age discrimination came into force in 2012.
Where does the equality act cover?
England and wales but not northern Ireland
What are the key differences between equity and equality?
The key difference between equity and equality is that equality means treating everyone the same, while equity means giving everyone what they need to be successful, even if it means providing different levels of support.
What are the key provisions of the Sexual Discrimination Act and how does it protect individuals from discrimination based on their sex or gender?
The key provisions of the Sexual Discrimination Act protect individuals from discrimination based on their sex or gender by making it illegal to treat someone unfairly because of their sex or gender in areas such as employment, education, and provision of goods and services. The Act also prohibits sexual harassment and promotes gender equality in the workplace.
What are the key provisions of the Sexual Discriminations Act and how does it protect individuals from discrimination based on their sex or gender?
The key provisions of the Sexual Discrimination Act protect individuals from discrimination based on their sex or gender by making it illegal to treat someone unfairly because of their sex or gender in areas such as employment, education, and provision of goods and services. The Act also prohibits sexual harassment and promotes gender equality in the workplace.
