The Equality Act 2010

Question 1

If the _____ for an adjustment outweighs the _______, then it is not a “_________” adjustment

Answer 1

cost, benefit, reasonable

Question 2

What are the 9 protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010?

Answer 2

1. Age
2. Sex
3. Disability
4. Gender reassignment
5. Marriage and civil partnership
6. Pregnancy and maternity
7. Race
8. Sexual orientation

Question 3

Generally, there is no defence to _____ discrimination unless it is based on ____ or _________, and the action is a ___________ means of achieving a __________ aim

Answer 3

direct, age, disability, proportionate, legitimate

Question 4

Direct discrimination can take
place because of a protected characteristic that a person ____ ___ personally have. For
example, a person can be discriminated against because of their ___________ with a person who
has a protected characteristic, or because they are wrongly ________ to have one, or are
_____ as if they do

Answer 4

does not, association, perceived, treated