Equality Act 2010

Question 1

What does the Equality Act 2010 consolidate and replace?

Answer 1

It consolidates existing discrimination law and replaces the Sex Discrimination Act, Race Relations Act, and Disability Discrimination Act.

Question 2

How does the Equality Act 2010 apply to the built environment?

Answer 2

It applies to the design and management of the built environment, as well as services or processes associated with it.

Question 3

What are the 9 protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 3

Age
Disability
Gender reassignment
Race
Religion or belief
Gender
Sexual orientation
Marriage and civil partnership
Pregnancy and maternity

Question 4

What are the three key duties under the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 4

Duty on service providers and those exercising a public function to make reasonable adjustments.

Duty not to discriminate against or victimise someone in selling or letting premises.

Reasonable adjustments duty on controllers of premises (e.g., landlords and management companies) for let premises and common parts.

Question 5

What categories are most important in discrimination cases under the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 5

Injury to feelings and loss of earnings. There is no limit on the amount of compensation that can be awarded in discrimination cases.