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The Equality Act 2010 brings together all the legal requirements on equality that the Private, Public and Third (or Voluntary) Sector needs to follow. It covers equality in the delivery of a wide variety of services and includes the running of clubs. Most of the Equality Act 2010 pulls together, builds on and strengthens previous equality legislation such as the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. The key message underpinning the Equality Act 2010 is that everyone has the right to be treated fairly – whether at work as an employee or when they are accessing a service. The legislation protects people from discrimination and harassment on the basis of nine characteristics:-
Each of these nine characteristics protect people from discrimination in the workplace as employees and the majoirty also protect people as users of services. Other Community Toolkit Topics to look at:Protected Characteristics....what are the protected characteristics of equalityDeveloping an Equal Opportunities Policy....how to develop an equal opportunity policyDiscrimination and Harassment....what are discrimination and harassment in relation to equality legislationPublic Duty...what is the Public Duty of Local Authorities in relation to equalities and how does this affect your groupPeople with Disabilities....your legal duty to improve access for disabled peopleHuman Rights....the Human Rights Act and your responsibilities Further sources of information
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