Legislations Flashcards
1
Q
What do legislations do?
A
- Provide protection for groups
- Provide a framework to maintain and improve the quality of practice
- Provide guidance for workers in health, social and early years sectors
2
Q
Name the legislations.
A
- Equality Act 2010
- Children Act 2004
- Data Protection Act 1998
- Health And Safety At Work Act 1974
- Mental health Act 2007
3
Q
What do legislations aim to do?
A
Give people rights and aims to prevent discrimination and unfair treatment
4
Q
What is direct discrimination?
A
Intentionally putting someone at a disadvantage or treating them unfairly because of differences
5
Q
What is indirect discrimination?
A
A policy or rule that applies to everybody but has a particular effect on certain people
6
Q
What can discrimination be based on?
A
- race / ethnicity
- disability
- sexuality
- age
- gender
7
Q
What groups do legislations protect?
A
- children & young adults
- vulnerable adults
- older adults
- men & women
- disabled people
- minority ethnic groups
