Equality act 2010 Flashcards
What is the Equality act 2010?
The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society.
9 protected qualities are listed as protected in this act. Which are:
• Sex
• Race
• Disability
• Religion/belief
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage/civil partnership
• Sexual orientation
• Age
• Pregnancy/maternity
What are the 9 protected characteristics within the Equality act 2010?
• Sex
• Race
• Disability
• Religion/belief
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage/civil partnership
• Sexual orientation
• Age
• Pregnancy/maternity
What are the 9 policing principles?
• Accountability
• Fairness
• Honesty
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Objectivity
• Openness
• Respect
• Selflessness
What are the 10 standards of professional behaviour?
• Honest and integrity
• Authority respect and courtesy
• Equality and diversity
• Use of force
• Orders and instructions
• Duties and responsibilities
• Confidentiality
• Fitness for duty
• Good conduct
• Challenging and reporting improper conduct