Under the equality act 2010, it is unlawful for any education provider, including a private or independent provider, to discriminate between pupils on grounds of disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, or sex. Equality act 2010 a easy read guide for service users download. This chapter is not designed to be a comprehensive summary of equality law. This summary guide is part of a series written by the equality and human rights commission the commission to explain equality rights and duties. Equality act 2010 and employers guide the equality act 2010 is an act of parliament of the united kingdom and fulfils a manifesto commitment of the labour party in the 2005 general election. The equality act 2010 prohibits discrimination against people with the protected characteristics that are specified in section 4 of the act. Labour administration in april 2010, parlia ment managed to. It simplifies the law, removing inconsistencies and making it easier. The equality act 2010 protects people who have had gender reassignment, are planning to opt for it. It provides a framework for simpler, smarter and more streamlined processes.
It draws on the services, public functions and associations code of practice. Overview of equality act the equality act 2010 eqa forbids discrimination against people because of various protected characteristics, including race, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion and belief as well as disability. The equality act 2010 prohibits direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and victimisation of. This chapter is intended as an introduction to the concepts and framework of the equality act 2010.
The equality act 2010 replaces the existing antidiscrimination laws with a single act. A guide to the equality act 2010 being classified as disabled under the act headways publications are all available to freely download from the information library on the charitys website, while individuals and families can request hard copies of the booklets via the helpline. The equality act 2010 is a very important new law that can be used to challenge children and young peoples experiences of inequality and discrimination. For example, if youre over 18, the act contains a new law to protect you from discrimination because of your age when you shop. Equality act 2010 summary guidance on services, public. It aims to make it more consistent, clearer and easier to follow in order to make society fairer. This this will only happen after extensive public consultation and, according to the governments own. It also includes and values diversity of perspectives and life experience, for example. Equality act 2010 equal treatment bench book november 20 2 4.
Instead advisors are encouraged to use this as a starting point to direct further reading. These are called the protected characteristics of the act. Positive action can now be applied to all groups of people with characteristics protected under the equality act as it is acknowledged that to enable them to benefit equally from the services provided by voluntary and community organisations, some groups may need more. The equality act 2010 for more than 40 years successive governments have introduced antidiscrimination laws both to create and to respond to changes in society, to promote civil rights and equality. The equality act 2010 came into force on 1 october 2010 and strengthens and streamlines. The equality act 2010 an overview the equality act 2010 ea, passed in the final days of the last government, is largely a consolidating measure, updating the legal remedies individuals can use to challenge discrimination against them in the workplace and the education system or when buying or receiving commercial or public services. Equality act 2010 duty on employers to make reasonable adjustments for their staff pdf, 147kb, 6 pages this file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.
Whilst there are other statutory provisions such as the mental. The nine protected characteristics under the equality act 2010. The equality act 2010 brought together a number of separate forms of legislation which protect the rights of certain groups of people, and reduce inequality and discrimination. The act brings together over 100 separate pieces of legislation into a single act to create a legal. Gives examples of when public authorities could be in breach of the act. These guides support the implementation of the equality act 2010. The equality act 2010 has replaced the equal pay act 1970, sex discrimination act 1975, race relations act 1976, disability discrimination act 1995, employment equality religion or belief regulations 2003, employment equality sexual orientation regulations 2003 and the employment equality age regulations 2006. An employer makes a job applicant feel humiliated by telling jokes about their religion or belief during the interview. The equality act 2010 consolidates and streamlines previous antidiscrimination legislation, introducing a consistent basic framework of protection against direct. Equality act 2010 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 24 may 2020. Equality act 2010 2010 chapter 15 an act to make provision to require ministers of the crown and others when making strategic decisions about the exercise of their functions to have regard to the desirability of reducing socioeconomic inequalities. It replaced previous antidiscrimination laws with a single act, making the law. It protects against discrimination on the grounds of the protected characteristics 2 house of lords, report of the select committee on the equality act 2010. Reviewed and approved by the lead governor for sen and equalities january 2019 approved by the governing body 26th february 2019 2 everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
How the equality act 2010 defines disability, and what law changes. Insted consultancy equalities in education paper 2 the equality act 2010. Spice briefing equality act 2010 scottish parliament. Revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. It is also concerned with the removal of unnecessary barriers to the full participation of disabled people.
There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Act 2010 changes how you have to act in order to prevent and address discrimination when you provide goods, facilities and services to the public, for example as a residential care home, community shop or afterschool club. Explains how mrcos can use the act to support service users. Our definition of inclusion recognises that people need to feel connected and engaged. Equality act 2010 guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability pdf file 848kb pdf, 693kb, 60 pages. The positive action provisions in force prior to the implementation of the equality act 2010 were broadly similar to the provisions under s. They will produce a timeline of laws that have been introduced to tackle discrimination and will compete as equality champions in an equality act 2010 quiz. Summary guidance on services, public functions and associations. These explanatory notes relate to the equality act 2010 which received royal. Explains how the equality act 2010 applies to refugee and migrant communities. Equality act 2010 guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability 3 status and purpose of the guidance this guidance is issued by the secretary of state under section 65 of the equality act 2010.
As a provider of goods, facilities or services in the voluntary and community sector your responsibilities remain largely the same, but there. The guide is based on equality law as it was at 6 april 2014. The equality act 2010 october 1st 2010 saw many of the provisions attained within the equality act, which gained royal assent on the 8th april 2010, come into force. Equality act 2010, section 29 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 29 august 2017. On 1st october 2010 the provisions of the new equalities act came into force. The equality act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. The equality act 2010 the act forms part of the law in england, wales and scotland with the exception of section 190 and part 15. The equality act 2010 replaces the existing anti discrimination laws with a single act. It simplifies the law, removing inconsistencies and making it easier for people to understand and comply with it. Under the equality act 2010 described by nhs health scotland it is unlawful to discriminate against someone because of their protected characteristics if you receive care services, and feel that you have been treated unfairly because of a relevant protected characteristic, you may be able to challenge this. In this document, any reference to the act means the equality act 2010. Equality act 2010 promote equality through all aspects of our work with our partners and stakeholders, including by drawing the attention of education providers to their own duty to promote equality and diversity where relevant model good practice in eliminating discrimination and in promoting equality. Feb 17, 2014 during this lesson, from the equality and human rights commission, students will appreciate the importance of equality by comparing inequalities of the past to their lives today.
Proving disability and reasonable adjustments a guide to. It replaces previous antidiscrimination laws with a single act, making the law easier to understand and strengthening protection in some situations. Equality act 2010 uk find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. The equality act 2010 in october 2010 the equality act 2010 replaced the disability discrimination act dda. The equality act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination.
Disability discrimination and the equality act 2010 advice. Equality act 2010 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 17 february 2020. It also strengthens the law in important ways, to help tackle discrimination and inequality. They have been prepared by the government equalities. The act also protects transsexual people, and people with similar characteristics.
Equality act 2010 a easy read guide for service users. The equality act 2010 brought together several pieces of equality legislation into one act. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations. The equality act 2010 provides protection to all disabled people against discrimination. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found. Pdf on jan 17, 2017, elena fell published against discrimination. Most of the equality act will start to apply in october 2010 and this guide covers the main changes coming into effect then. Equality act 2010 equality, diversity and inclusion. The legal status of this guidance this guidance applies to england, scotland and wales. These parts of theact will come into effect on 1 october 2010. Inclusion can be defined as a state of being and feeling valued. Making the most of the equality act 2010 childrens rights alliance.