The equality act 2014

Question 1

what are the first two key features of the equality act?

Answer 1

1. Brought together previous legislation that protected people from discrimination.
2. Applies to everyone who provides a service to the public.

Question 2

what are the 3rd and 4th key features of the equality act?

Answer 2

3. Everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect.
4. Prohibits discrimination on the grounds of ‘ protected characteristics’- age, disability, gender, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation.

Question 3

what are the 5th and 6th key features of the equality act?

Answer 3

5. prohibits both direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
6. public sector equality duty- To proactively eliminate unlawful discrimination, advance equality and promote cohesion.

Question 4

How does the equality act support an individuals rights?

Answer 4

The introduction of protected characteristics.