DDA 1995, Equality Act 2010, Party Wall Act 1996

Question 1

What does the DDA stand for

Answer 1

Disability Discrimination Act

Question 2

Purpose of the DDA

Answer 2

Ensures that disabled people have equal rights and opportunities in various areas such as employment and education. Gives disabled people the rights to take legal action against discrimination.

Question 3

What is the Equality Act 2010

Answer 3

An act that seeks to get rid of discrimination and create equal opportunities. Services must make reasonable adjustments to accomodate individual needs

Question 4

Equality Act protected characteristics

Answer 4

Age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation

Question 5

Party Wall Act 1996 purpose

Answer 5

A law that governs disputes between neighbours and shared walls as well as nearby construction

Question 6

Key elements of the Party Wall Act

Answer 6

Notice requirements, consent or dispute, excavation rules, access rights