What are the 9 characteristics of the Equality Act 2010?

Under the Equality Act, there are nine protected characteristics:

  • age.
  • disability.
  • gender reassignment.
  • marriage and civil partnership.
  • pregnancy and maternity.
  • race.
  • religion or belief.
  • sex.

What is defined as a disability under the Equality Act?

You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities.

What does the Equality Act 2010 mean for schools?

Under the Equality Act 2010, it is unlawful for any education provider, including a private or independent provider, to discriminate between pupils on grounds of disability, race, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, or sex.

What is the disability discrimination Act 2010?

The Act states that a person has a disability if they have a physical or mental impairment and, this has a substantial and long term effect, on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. Only a court or a tribunal can declare whether a person has a disability under the terms of the Act.

What are the 7 characteristics in the Equality Act?

Protected characteristics These are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Does Equality Act apply to schools?

The Equality Act prohibits discrimination in employment by any school receiving federal funds. This means that schools will be prohibited from discriminating against a teacher on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity in the context of hiring, firing, or promotion.

Which 3 categories can equality duties be found under?

The equality duty was created under the Equality Act 2010. The equality duty replaced the race, disability and gender equality duties.