The Equality Act 2010

Question 1

what does the equality act 2010 do?

Answer 1

The Act makes discrimination (direct and indirect) on the basis of one of the 9 characteristics illegal.

Question 2

what are the 9 protected characteristics?

Answer 2

1. sexual orientation
2. sex
3. age
4. disability
5. gender reassignment
6. marriage and civil partnership
7. pregnancy and maternity
8. race
9. religion or belief

Question 3

what are the key aspects of the act?

Answer 3

1. women have the right to breastfeed in public places
2. pay secrecy clauses are now illegal
3. there is to be no harassment or victimisation