Equality Act 2010 Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Equality Act 2010 do?
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protects individuals from unfair treatment and promotes a fair and more equal society
2
Q
First Key Point
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Makes direct and indirect discrimination of protected characteristics illegal
3
Q
Second Key Point
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prohibits discrimination in any form of education, employment and access
4
Q
Third Key Point
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covers victimisation and harassment
5
Q
Fourth Key Point
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Reasonable adjustments have to be made for those with disabilities
6
Q
Fifth Key Point
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The right to breastfeed in public
7
Q
Sixth Key Point
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Encourages positive action
8
Q
Seventh Key Point
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Discrimination due to association is now illegal
9
Q
Eighth Key Point
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Pay secrecy clauses are now illegal
10
Q
What are the 9 protected characteristics?
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- gender reassignment
- maternity and pregnancy
- marriage and civil partnership
- race
- religion/belief
- age
- disability
- sex
- sexual orientation
