The Equality Act 2010 Flashcards
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Aims of the equality act
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Everyone having the same choices and opportunities. Some people may need extra help getting there.
2
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Updates made to the act
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Age Gender reassignment Marriage & civil partnership Pregnancy Maternity Religion Belief
3
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Exceptions of the equality act
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If age or disability has an effect on work.
Some jobs might need to be done by certain people e.g. a service for women abused by men would only have women working there.
4
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What does the act make illegal?
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Direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation
5
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Where does this act apply
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Shops, school, jobs, council, authority
6
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When is indirect discrimination allowed
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When proven that reasonable adjustments cannot be made
7
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What is the equality act
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Lots of acts together to make it.
E.g. sex discrimination, race relations, disability discrimination
