Head of cloisters, robin allen qc, details the potential. 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. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. As a public body hywel dda health board must inform its employees about the responsiblities it has under the equality act. Spice briefing equality act 2010 scottish parliament. The equality act protects people against unfair treatment discrimination because of their. On 1 october 2010 the disability discrimination act 1995 dda, along with a range of other discrimination laws, was replaced by the equality act 2010 in england, wales and scotland in northern ireland the dda is still the law. Equality act 2010 fact sheet what is the equality act 2010. The equality act 2010 statutory duties wales regulations 2011 the regulations came into force on the 6 april 2011 but some of the requirements have different timescales for implementation. 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 act has two main purposes to harmonise discrimination law, and to strengthen the law to support progress on equality. Legislation in northern ireland is different and is principally from section 75 of the northern ireland act 1998. Protected characteristics is the name for the nine personal characteristics that are protected from.
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. Revised in august 2012, this briefing gives up to date information on equality legislation, focusing specifically on how this impacts on the day to day running of heis and colleges. The equality act 2010 includes provisions that ban age discrimination against adults in the provision of services and public functions. 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 equality act 2010 prohibits discrimination against people with the protected characteristics that are specified in section 4 of the act. The equality act received royal assent on 8 april 2010. You can find a list of the people who will be helped by this act on page 29. In england, scotland and wales, the equality act 2010 brought together and harmonised equality legislation.
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. Before it was passed in 2010, disability discrimination came under the disability discrimination act 1995 dda. The equality act covers all the provisions in the disability discrimination act as. For example, each public body must publicise its equality objectives in a strategic equality plan by 2 april 2012. These are the sources and citations used to research equality act. The equality act 2010 simplifies the current laws and puts them all together in one piece of legislation. The act brings together all previous equality laws, making them simpler. Prior to the introduction of the equality act 2010 there was a confusing mix of antidiscrimination and equality laws. The equality act 2010 the act replaced previous antidiscrimination laws with a single act.
The consultation on the draft equality act 2010 statutory duties wales regulations 2011 was undertaken to help inform the draft proposals and draft regulations for the specific public sector equality duties in wales that began on 21 september 2010 and ended on 17 december 2010. It simpliies the law, removing inconsistencies and making it easier for people to understand and comply with. Equality and human rights commission statutory code of practice. The act applies in england, wales and scotland but not northern ireland, where the dda still applies. Equality act or the act this is the governments new law to make sure all people are treated fairly.
The act simplifies and has replaced the large number of acts and regulations, which formed the basis of antidiscrimination law such as the equal pay act 1970, the sex discrimination act. Equality commissioner says fathers deterred from taking parental leave by low pay. The equality act making equality real pdf file 2mb warning. 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 act other bibliographies cite this for me. The equality act entered into force in october 2010 and was established in order to lawfully safeguard individuals from discrimination in the office and external society. Legislation in this area dates back to the 1970s when the equal pay 1970 came into effect followed by the. The equality act 2010 prohibits discrimination against people with. Both scotland and wales have made positive use of having some equality functions. This bibliography was generated on cite this for me on monday, january 16, 2017 ebook or pdf.
The equality act 2010 statutory duties wales regulations 2011 for scottish public bodies, the scottish government launched a consultation on revised draft regulations for specific duties on 9. Equality act 2010 easy read the equality act 2010 is a new piece of legislation that replaces the disability discrimination act dda. Equality act 2010 mind, the mental health charity help. Section 1491 of the equality act 2010 the act provides that a public authority listed in schedule 19 to the act must in exercising its functions have due regard to the need to. The majority of the act came into force on 1 october 2010. The equality act changed all of the antidiscrimination laws such as sex discrimination act 1975, equal pay act 1970, race relations act 1976 and the special needs. 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. The equality act 2010 the majority in force 1 october 2010.
The equality act 2010 removed the requirement to follow a prescriptive equality impact. 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. 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. Equality act 2010 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 06 may 2020. An introduction to the equality act 2010 the equalities act 2010 was passed on 8 april 2010 and most of the provisions of the act have now come into force. In wales, the equality act 2010 wales regulations 2011 place upon public authorities in wales a specific legal duty that requires the council to have effective arrangements in place to monitor equality and have effective arrangements in place to gather. It also strengthens the law in important ways to help tackle discrimination and inequality. Equality act 2010 guidance york st john university. This code applies to the provisions in the equality act 2010 that were commenced on 1 st october 2010. I want to amend the equality act, says emma dabiri, author of dont touch my hair. Technical guidance on the public sector equality duty.
Equality act 2010 fact sheet luton borough council. The equality act 2010 replaces previous antidiscrimination laws with a single act. This is what is known as an equality analysis or what used to be referred to as equality impact assessment. This briefing summarises key issues in the equality act 2010 for higher education institutions, colleges and other designated institutions. The equality act 2010 an overview youll find this factsheet useful if you want an outline of how the equality act 2010 protects people who are deaf or have hearing loss from discrimination unfair treatment.
We are seeking your views on commencing part 1, section 1 of the equality act 2010 the socioeconomic duty. It simplifies the law and it extends protection from discrimination in some areas. It will, for the first time, give the uk a single act of parliament, requiring equal treatment in access to employment as well as private and public. The equality act 2010 brought together previous antidiscrimination laws with one single act. It simplifies the law, removing inconsistencies and making it easier for people to understand and comply with. The equality act 2010 provides a single, consolidated source of discrimination law. It will, for the first time, give the uk a single act of parliament, requiring equal treatment in access to. The government equalities office easy read guide about the new legislation can be downloaded as a pdf below. See the other factsheets in this range for more detailed information see page 7 for details. This act repeals the employment equality age regulations 2006 as well as several other major pieces of discrimination legislation. Disability affects us allas disabled people ourselves, and as the carers, family, friends, employers, colleagues, and educators. The house of lords is part of parliament and a select committee is a group that find out about something. Equality act 2010 factsheet manchester community central. Equality act 2010 the history of education in england.
In wales, the equality act 2010 wales regulations 2011 place upon public authorities in wales a specific legal duty that requires the council to have effective arrangements in place to monitor equality and have effective arrangements in place. Live fear free campaigns, guidance on tackling domestic abuse. See our pages on disability discrimination for more information. The equality act 2010 brought together a number of separate forms of legislation which protect the rights of certain groups of. The equality act 2010 is the law that bans discrimination unfair treatment and helps achieve equal opportunities in the workplace and in wider society. The equality act 2010 statutory duties wales regulations 2011. We want your views on which public bodies the duty should apply to and how the duty should be implemented.
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. Jun 16, 2015 the equality act 2010 statutory duties wales regulations 2011 for scottish public bodies, the scottish government launched a consultation on revised draft regulations for specific duties on 9. Equality act 2010 equality compliance equality and. About the act the equality act 2010 came into force from 1st october 2010 and harmonises and replaces previous antidiscrimination legislation such as the race relations act 1976 and the disability discrimination act 1995. It harmonises discrimination law in england, wales and scotland note, not northern ireland. The equality act 2010 replaces the existing anti discrimination laws with a single act. 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. Consultation events will run throughout wales while the consultation is open. The act brings together over 100 separate pieces of legislation into a single act to create a legal. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date.
The specific duties for wales the equality act 2010 statutory duties wales regulations 2011 the regulations came into force on the 6 april 2011 but some of the requirements have different timescales for implementation. Further information is available from the government equalities office press release. Equality analysis we are required to analyse the effect of any policy, practice, function, business case, project or service change. The equality act 2010 in october 2010 the equality act 2010 replaced the disability discrimination act dda. The public sector equality duty was created by the equality act 2010, and replaces the race, disability and gender equality duties. It is supported by the specific duties contained in the equality act 2010 statutory duties wales regulations 2011. So depending on your circumstances, the new act may protect you more. Equality objectives, action on disability, hate crime framework. Most of the equality act will start to apply in october 2010 and this guide covers the main changes coming into effect then. 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 came into effect in october 2010, replacing nine different laws to update and strengthen the previous legislation.
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