Equality Act 2010

Question 1

Characteristics protected;

Answer 1

• Age
• Race
• Sexual orientation
• Disability
• Marital or civil partnership status
• Religion/beliefs
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Gender and gender reassignment

Question 2

Equality act protects people by;

Answer 2

• Employers
• Health and car providers, such as hospitals and care homes
• Schools, colleges and other education providers
• Transport services, such as buses, trains and taxis
• Public bodies such as government departments and local authorities