Combining the full text of the act, as amended, with narrative from an expert team, the book is an invaluable resource for all who encounter the evolving legislation. Disability affects us allas disabled people ourselves, and as the carers, family, friends, employers, colleagues, and educators. This guide is one of a series produced by the equality and human rights commission which explains your rights to equality from further and higher education providers under the equality act 2010. It also strengthens the law in important ways to help tackle discrimination and inequality. Legislation in this area dates back to the 1970s when the equal pay 1970 came into effect followed by the. The department for education dfe consulted on further changes to schools duties and these came into force in september 2012. Wales has become the first nation in the uk to introduce specific regulations to support compliance with the. What is equity law definition, history, common law vs. Equality act 2010 factsheet manchester community central. Before that date, there were several separate legislative acts such as the race relations act, disability discrimination act and sex discrimination act, each of which covered different aspects of. Pdf on jan 17, 2017, elena fell and others published against. Section 11 ea 2010 defines the characteristics of sex which are protected. Equality law the open university equality and diversity. The equality act 2010 consolidated and streamlined previous antidiscrimination legislation.
The government legal department gld has a strong commitment to equality for all regardless of gender, gender reassignment, race, age, religion. This report explores the validity of this position in the context of womens representation in sudan, a multireligious country with a long history of civil war. Short title this act may be cited as the national gender and equality commission act, 2011. The equality act 2010 the act, 1 which came into force from october 2010, provides a clear and comprehensive act to deal with previous challenges relating to discrimination and promotes equality. The equality act brings together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single act.
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 2010 refer to ea 2010 now governs the regulations of sexual discrimination. In 2010 most of the disability discrimination act was replaced by duties in the equality act 2010 eqa. Pdf the nine refereed publications on which this submission is based have explored legislative changes to discrimination law ahead of and. Further changes were implemented in 2011, when new regulations on the public sector equality duties were passed. Equality act 2010 fact sheet luton borough council. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The paul wellstone and pete domenici mental health parity and addiction equity act of 2008 mhpaea is a federal law that generally prevents group health plans and health insurance issuers that provide mental health or substance use disorder mhsud benefits from imposing less favorable benefit limitations on those benefits than on medical. This chapter is not designed to be a comprehensive summary of equality law. Sexual orientation is a protected characteristic under the equality act 2010. Advisors should bear in mind that clients may not initially present their problem as a discrimination case but.
An analysis of aspects of the equality act 2010 commentary as part of phd by publication thesis pdf available june 2016 with 1,948 reads how we measure reads. Equality act 2010 fact sheet what is the equality act 2010. As far as schools are concerned, for the most part, the effect of the new law is the same as it has been in the past meaning that schools cannot unlawfully discriminate. Nov 22, 2012 summary of the equality act 2010 amendment bill 2012 a bill to amend the equality act 2010 to remove discrimination against women in relation to consecration of bishops in the church of england.
It simpliies the law, removing inconsistencies and making it easier for people to understand and comply with it. The impact on disabled people 5 summary introduction there are over 11 million disabled people in the united kingdom, and the number grows year by year. Equality and diversity government legal department gov. This report focuses on the changes from old law to the introduction of the equality act 2010 in terms of how discrimination is treated within the workplace. Sep 02, 2016 equality is equity the court of law always considers the parties to the case on a leveled ground, based on their rights and duties.
Rights commission ehrc failing to act in areas of significant inequality and unable to provide an. Legislation in this area dates back to the 1970s when. The equality act 2010 replaces the existing antidiscrimination laws with a single act. The equality act 2010 a landmark piece of legislation for which the tuc had long. The act brings together more than 116 separate pieces of legislation into a single source and ensures that everyone who is protected under law from discrimination, harassment or victimisation is afforded the. The aim of this handbook is to provide a brief overview of the equality act 2010 and to act as a reference guide. This briefing summarises key issues contained in the act that heis, colleges and designated institutions should be aware of. 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.
Equality act 2010 summary guidance on employment msword2003. The act brings together all previous equality laws, making them simpler. Declaration of principles on equality 2008 the equal rights trust 8 6 relationship between the grounds of discrimination legislation must provide for equal protection from discrimination regardless of the ground or combination of grounds concerned. Erin connell, mike delikat, nicola whiteley and mandy perry posted on. Protection and functions protection is provided against discrimination, harassment and victimisation on the grounds of sexual orientation and applies to employment, education, the provision of goods, facilities and. Although the basic concepts remained the same, there were small changes to the way the definition of disability is applied and to ways in which disability discrimination can occur. Instead advisors are encouraged to use this as a starting point to direct further reading. Being proportionate really means being fair and reasonable, including. Protection from unlawful discrimination is provided by the equality act in relation to the following protected characteristics. Posted in equalopportunities, equality, humanrights, law, politics, social policy and tagged equality act 2010, house of lords constitution committee, judicial appointments commission, judicial diversity, judicial independence, judiciary, kenneth clarke, ministry of justice, section 159, uk supreme court. What equality law means for you as a student in further or.
Equality act 2010 guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability pdf file 848kb pdf. The mental health parity and addiction equity act mhpaea. Equality commission pursuant to article 594 of the constitution. The equality act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. The primary purpose of the act is to codify and streamline the numerous uk antidiscrimination acts and regulations. This act endeavours to facilitate the transition to a democratic society, united in its diversity, marked by human relations that are caring and compassionate, and guided by the principles of equality, fairness, equity, social progress, justice, human dignity and. The equality act 2010 the equality act 2010 was implemented in october 2010. Chapter the right to equality and nondiscrimination in the administration of justice as shown by the world conference against racism in durban, south africa, in 2001, the challenge facing governments, nongovernmental organizations and civil. The approach of this project is twofold and multidisciplinary, examining attitudes towards gender equality among muslim women both at the elite and at the grassroot levels. The second article, authored by panagiota petroglou, greek gender equality expert of the european network of legal experts in gender equality and nondiscrimination, examines the concepts of sexual harassment, and harassment at work related to sex. It simplifies the law and it extends protection from discrimination in some areas. Bearing in mind the provision of article 2, paragraph 1 c, of the convention, the government is called upon to revise its nationality act as far as it differentiates between ethnic greeks and non. The guide is based on equality law as it was at 6 april 2014. Before that date, there were several separate legislative acts such as the race relations act, disability discrimination act and sex discrimination act, each of which covered different aspects of discrimi.
This handbook is not designed to be a comprehensive summary of equality law. Equality act 2010 fact sheet gender reassignment the equality act 2010 protects people who share a protected characteristic from discrimination and harassment. Before this act, the main statutory providing legal aid did not cover certain issues, leaving gaps within the law. The new equality act came into force on 1 october 2010. Equality act 2010 amendment bill 2012 uk parliament. Summary of the equality act 2010 amendment bill 2012 a bill to amend the equality act 2010 to remove discrimination against women in relation to consecration of bishops in the church of england. Viki galt, disability information officer, information services sheila williams, director, student disability service the equality act aims to simplify and consolidate previous anti discrimination laws such as the dda, sex discrimination act etc replaces disability discrimination act and the disability equality duty most of the act came into effect october. Equality act 2010 applies in england, scotland and wales protected characteristic sexual orientation is a protected characteristic under the equality act 2010. The equality act 2010 was introduced to legally protect people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society the act came into force on 1st october 2010. 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. Equality commission should pressure firms with large gender pay gaps to act, labour mp says published. For example, if youre over 18, the act contains a new law to protect you from discrimination because of your age when you shop. The act brought new rights against discrimination and imposed new duties on employers, service providers and public authorities, and also introduced a new socioeconomic duty on public. The equality act 2010 an overview enforcement of positive equality duties the story so far harris application of positive equality duties in the planning context what principles emerge from the decided cases and what difference will the equality act make.
Equality act 2010 wales briefing from our public law team april 2011 the public sector equality duty the public sector equality duty, brought in by the equality act 2010, came into force across england, scotland and wales on 6 april 2011. Prior to the introduction of the equality act 2010 there was a confusing mix of antidiscrimination and equality laws. Instead, advisers are encouraged to use this as a starting point to direct further reading. Equity looks to the intent rather than the form this principle refers that the law of equity looks beyond the facts of the case to also understand the intention of the parties on a certain issue. May 17, 2012 this fully revised edition of blackstones guide to the equality act 2010 covers all recent developments and clearly and concisely explains the intricacies of the equality act. 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. Protection and functions protection is provided against discrimination, harassment and victimisation on the grounds of sexual orientation and applies to employment, education, the provision of goods, facilities and services, the management of premises and the exercise. Combined, they make up a new act that will provide a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all.
The equality act 2010 was an extremely significant reform of uk discrimination law, consolidating the existing complex mass of statutory provisions into one statute. The equality act 2010 serves to strengthen, harmonise and streamline 40 years of equalities law. The act brings together a large body of legislation to protect people from discrimination, into one single piece of statuslegislation. Pdf an analysis of aspects of the equality act 2010 commentary. The equality act 2010 an overview the equality act 2010 ea, passed in. The article also evaluates relevant eu law limits and potential for future eu legislative action. The equality act 2010 has also strengthened the law that protects various categories. The equality act 2010 provides a single, consolidated source of discrimination law. Section 11a states that it is a indication to man or woman. Equality commissioner says fathers deterred from taking parental leave by low pay.
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. It introduced measures that have direct implications for colleges and higher education institutions heis. An applicant applies for a job in a warehouse, which requires the manual lifting and. But since the equality act 2010 was put into practice, protection is now. This act combines established rights with new rights and makes equality law easier to understand and more effective. It replaced previous antidiscrimination laws with a single act, making the law easier to. Pdf an analysis of aspects of the equality act 2010. Equality law has developed at a rapid pace in the last decade, with laws on sexual orientation, religion or belief and age discrimination taking effect and positive duties being placed on public authorities to take equality into account in all that they do. Potential problems with enforcing section 149 equality act no equality schemes. 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 regulations employment law and litigation. A manual worker asks for the health and safety rules to be read onto an audio. Combined, they make up a new act that will provide a legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and.
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