10. IE

Question 1

What is primary and secondary legislation?

Answer 1

Primary Legislation:

Main laws passed by UK bodies, such as Parliament (relates to Statues).

Secondary Legislation:

Delegated legislation made by a person or body under authority contained in primary legislation.

Question 2

What key primary and secondary legislation are you aware of?

Answer 2

Primary Legislation:

Equality Act 2010
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Secondary Legislation:

Building Regulations
Fire Safety Regulations

Question 3

What is an inclusive environment?

Answer 3

One where people’s differences are valued and is one where people feel comfortable. It ensures everybody has what they need to thrive.

Question 4

What do you know about the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 4

It is an act that protects everyone from discrimination in the workplace and wider society. This law makes it illegal to discriminate against people on the basis of numerous traits/characteristics.

Question 5

How many traits/characteristics are acknowledged by the Equality Act 2010, and what are they?

Answer 5

9

age
disability
gender reassignment
marriage and civil partnership
pregnancy and maternity
race
religion/belief
sex
sexual orientation

Question 6

Explain reasonable adjustments, and what act does this relate to?

Answer 6

Reasonable adjustments must be made for people with disabilities, under The Equality Act 2010.

This is taking necessary steps to include all. Examples… providing ramps and lifts for people in wheelchairs, or multi-faith toilets and prayer rooms for religious beliefs.

Question 7

How do the Equality Act 2010 and Building Regulations relate to eachother?

Answer 7

Equality Act mentions reasonable adjustments. Part M of the building regulations (which is access to buildings) also mentions access for Wheelchair users.

Question 8

What did you learn from attending the inclusive environments webinar?

Answer 8

There is primary UK legislation such as the Equality Act 2010 which protects people under 9 characteristics.

Question 9

What are the essential principles for achieving an inclusive environment?

Answer 9

Examples include…

• Taking a leadership role (chance to contribute)
• Seek multiple views (people’s differences are valued and is one where people feel comfortable)
• Apply and integrate principles of inclusive design.

Question 10

Are you aware of the fullstop missing at the end of your first sentence?

Answer 10

Yes I am. Apologies.