Equality Act 2010
Equality Act 2010 Guidance
The Equality Act 2010 came into force on 1 October 2010. It brings together over 116 separate pieces of legislation into one single Act so that it is easier to use. It sets out the personal characteristics that are protected by the law and the behaviour that is unlawful.
Link: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/equalityEquality Act 2010 Codes of Practice
The Codes of Practice cover what the Equality Act 2010 means in precise and technical terms. They are the authoritative source of guidance for anyone who wants a rigorous analysis of the legislation's detail.
Link: https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/equality/equality-act-2010/codes-practice
Equality Act 2010 Handbook for Advisors
This handbook, first published in March 2015 and revised in March 2020, provides a brief overview of the Equality Act 2010 for advisors in Scotland. Clients may not initially present their problem as a discrimination case but nonetheless may have a claim under the Equality Act. The handbook covers the definition of the nine protected characteristics, an overview of different forms of conduct prohibited under the Act and then looks at how the Act applies in different contexts; services and public functions, premises, employment, education and discussed the Public Sector Equality Duty.
Filename: handbook-for-advisers-scotland-accessible-march-2021.pdf | File size: 393KBRelated resources
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