Inclusive Environments Flashcards
What is the Equality Act 2010
The Equality Act 2010 is an Act of Parliament of the United Kingdom with the primary purpose of consolidating, updating and supplementing the numerous prior Acts and Regulations, that formed the basis of anti-discrimination law in Great Britain.
What did the Equality Act 2010 replace
The Equal Pay Act 1970 The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 The Race Relations Act 1976 The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 The Employment Equality Act 2003
What are the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
Protected Characteristics include; Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marital Status, Pregnancy or Maternity, Race, Religion, Sex and Sexual Orientation
What are planners responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010
Under Section 149, planning authorities, through the execution of their functions, have a duty to have regard to the need to:
Eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
Advance equality of opportunity.
Foster good relations between communities.
