You can find a list of the people who will be helped by this act on page 29. An enquiry into the care and treatment to patients with intellectual disabilities in acute hospital settings. It covers everyone in britain and protects people from discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Equality act 2010 guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability pdf file 848kb. The equality act 2010 protects people from discrimination on the basis of age, gender reassignment, sex i. It brings together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single act. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. Equality act 2010 discrimination and your rights citizens advice. This pdf does not include any changes made by correction slips. For information about the equality act 2010 and your rights in bsl go to discrimination. The equality act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. The act generally defines a disabled person as a person with a disability.
The equality act 2010 specific duties regulations 2011 the regulations came into. Public body employers are given a specific duty to promote equality, but this provision is on hold and is yet to be implemented. How the equality act 2010 defines disability, and what law changes mean for the public, businesses, and the public and voluntary sectors. To download an online copy of the equality act 2010. Equality act 2010 fact sheet what is the equality act 2010. Legislation in this area dates back to the 1970s when the equal pay 1970 came into effect followed by the. As different sections of the act are gradually brought into force, the act will replace all existing equality legislation. 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 is one of a series derived from this research, which was commissioned by the government equalities office geo.
Key issues discrimination law in europe has developed at an unprecedented rate over the course of the last few years, principally as a result of the implementation of two eu directives of 2000. The act permits positive action to be taken to reduce disproportionate representation of certain groups in the workforce. How the equality act 2010 defines disability, and what law changes. The act provides a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all. It simpliies the law, removing inconsistencies and making it easier for people to understand and comply with it. In addition to the general equality duty at section 149 of the equality act 2010, section 153 the act gives the government a power to impose specific duties on certain public bodies to. 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. Requests are supposed to be considered on the basis of the business needs of the organisation, but a manager decides that amans request to work flexibly to care.
Following the election there was some speculation as to whether the uk coalition government would implement the act. The equality act 2010 simplifies the current laws and puts them all together in one piece of legislation. This quick start guide is intended to help employers. Equality act 2010, guidance the equality act 2010 appeared as a renewed effort to counteract discrimination in a wide range of social settings, although it could be argued that it is. The equality act 2010 is an act of parliament of the united kingdom before 2010, there were many different acts laws and regulations rules in great britain which protected against different kinds of discrimination. Your rights under the equality act 2010 equality and. The primary purpose of the act is to codify the complicated and numerous array of acts and regulations, which formed the basis of antidiscrimination law in great britain. Equalityt ac 2010 key points the statutory torts prohibiting discrimination and related conduct are now codified in the equality act 2010 which is now in force. Spice briefing equality act 2010 scottish parliament. Equality act 2010 simple english wikipedia, the free. The equality act 2010 includes provisions that ban age discrimination against adults in the provision of services and public functions. Equality act 2010 guidance for early years and childcare.
View on westlaw or start a free trial today, equality act 2010. The equality act, making equality real welcome to gov. The equality act 2010 legally protects people in the uk from discrimination and is often used by transactivists to claim that transidentifying males must always be treated as, or allowed into spaces exclusively for, women. It therefore does not include any changes made by correction slips. 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 antidiscrimination law in great britain. So depending on your circumstances, the new act may protect you more. The act brings together all previous equality laws, making them simpler. 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. These explanatory notes relate to the equality act 2010 which received royal.
This report focuses in particular on awareness of the act and its impacts. Prior to the introduction of the equality act 2010 there was a confusing mix of antidiscrimination and equality laws. The legal status of this guidance this guidance applies to england, scotland and wales. Equality act 2010 uk find, read and cite all the research you need on. It also strengthens the law in important ways to help tackle discrimination and inequality. We recommend that you download the relevant summary guidance for your sector, available on the following web page equality act 2010 how it might affect you. Guidance for early years and childcare settings detailed information on the equality act 2010 is available on the governments equality web page. It replaced previous antidiscrimination laws with a single act, making the law easier to understand and strengthening protection in some situations. The act was based on the last uk labour government policy and received royal assent before the uk general election 2010. Equality act 2010 related content published on apr 2010 england, scotland, wales equality act 2010 c.
Evaluation of the implementation of the equality act 2010. There are outstanding changes not yet made by the legislation. A person has a disability for the purposes of the act if he or she has a physical or mental impairment and the impairment has a. Browse menu equality act 2010 practical law primary source 05055271 approx. This is the original pdf of the as enacted version that was used to publish the official printed copy. The equality act 2010 replaces the previous antidiscrimination laws with a single act. The equality act 2010 received royal assent on 8 april 2010.
The equality act 2010 came into force on 1 october 2010 and strengthens and. Those changes will be listed when you open the content using the table of contents below. This guidance applies to england, scotland and wales. Unusually, this part of the act is out for united kingdom. Reasonable adjustments under the uk s equality act 2010. The equality act 2010 makes it law that every private, public and voluntary organisation must not discriminate against employees and people that use their services because of particular characteristics. The equality act makes our equality law simpler and stronger. I will then consider the different model of disability that the crpd evinces, namely a predominantly social model and a rightsbased approach, and compare this to the disability provisions in the equality act 2010 the equality act, bearing in mind the obligation of the uk also to comply with the framework directive council directive 200078ec. Disability discrimination and the equality act 2010. The primary purpose of the act is to codify and streamline the numerous uk antidiscrimination. Equality act 2010 factsheet manchester community central. The guide is based on equality law as it was at 6 april 2014. 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.
Summary guidance on services, public functions and associations. Government equalities office the equality act, making equality real 5 the equality act we needed this equality act to make the equality laws clearer and stronger. Background to the equality act 2010 university of sheffield. Advisors should bear in mind that clients may not initially present their problem as a discrimination case but. Equality act 2010 guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability 5 4. Equality act 2010 summary guidance on services, public. On 1 october 2010, the equality act 2010 replaced all existing equality. The equality bill received royal assent in april 2010 to become the equality act 2010, bringing together and extending existing equality legislation. The equality act 2010 brings together, harmonises and in some respects extends the current equality law. These notes refer to the equality act 2010 c15 which received royal assent on 8 april 2010. The information on the your rights pages is here to help you understand if you have been treated unlawfully.
The equality act 2010 sets out a clear framework for all forms of discrimination. A summary guide to your rights, click on equality act 2010. A new equality act came into force on 1 october 2010. Equality act 2010 guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability pdf file. All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Most of the act is now in force though some bits have not yet been introduced the equality matters for children part of our website will keep you uptodate contact details at end. Instead advisors are encouraged to use this as a starting point to direct further reading. Pdf on jan 17, 2017, elena fell and others 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 the history of education in england. Equality act or the act this is the governments new law to make sure all people are treated fairly. The provisions in the equality act will come into force at dierent times to allow time for the people and organisations aected by the new laws to carefully prepare for them. Equality act 2010, g uidance the equality act 2010 appe ared as a renewed ef fort to counteract discri mination in a wide range of social settings, although it could be argued that it is. This version of this act contains provisions that are prospective. It draws on the services, public functions and associations code of practice. Section 19 of the equality act applies the european definition of indirect. Guidance to help schools understand how the equality act affects them and how to fulfil their duties under the act. Pdf reasonable adjustments under the uks equality act.
It aims to make it more consistent, clearer and easier to follow in order to make society fairer. This guide is available as a pdf file and as a microsoft word file from. They have been prepared by the government equalities. Any changes that have already been made by the team appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
These are called the protected characteristics of the act. Equality act 2010 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 11 september 2019. As a provider of goods, facilities or services in the voluntary and community sector your responsibilities remain largely the same, but there. Replacing nine major pieces of legislation and around 100 other instruments with a single act.