3. Equality Act 2010 Flashcards

1
Q

Can direct discrimination take place because of a protected characteristic that a person does not personally have?

A

Yes, a person can be discriminated against because of their association with a person who has a protected characteristic, or because they are wrongly perceived to have one

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What are the two grounds upon which direct discrimination can be justified?

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  1. Age
  2. Disability
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What must be shown of measures that directly discriminate on the basis of age or disability, or that indirectly discriminate on any ground?

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They are a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim

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When assessing proportionality, what will the courts look at?

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Whether there is another less discriminatory way of achieving the same aim

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What is the limited way in which direct discrimination due to disability can be justified?

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A person can treat someone unfavourably because of something arising in consequence of another’s disability, if they can show the treatment is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim

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Does the prohibition against discrimination apply to the provision of services?

A

Yes

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What is a firm’s obligation regarding disabled employees and clients?

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They must provide reasonable adjustments such that these parties are not at a substantial disadvantage, and must not pass the costs on

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Does “reasonable adjustments” means that all requirements must be catered for?

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No, only those which are reasonable

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What reasonable adjustments are required?

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First - ways of doing things
Second - physical barriers
Third - extra aids and services

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10
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Who has a duty under the disability provisions?

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Anyone providing
- goods
- facilities
- services
- public functions
- associations

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What three causes of harassment?

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  • protected characteristics
  • conduct of a sexual nature
  • victimisation
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What’s victimisation?

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Detriment because:

  • has done a protected act
  • believes has or may do protected act
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