Equality Act And Discrimination

In this course, learn about the Equality Act 2010 and how it prevents discrimination. You will learn about different types of discrimination that can occur and how to challenge discrimination that you encounter.

Introduction

The Equality Act was created to bring together several pre-existing pieces of legislation that were designed to protect people from mistreatment. 

The purpose of the Equality Act is to ensure people are not discriminated against. It specifically protects against nine protected characteristics, which are things that all people will have some or all of. 

The Equality Act is key to upholding the British values of mutual tolerance and respect, as well as rule of law and individual liberty.

You will learn 

1. Understand the purpose of the Equality Act 2010
2. Understand the main types of discrimination
3. Know what the nine protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 are
4. Know the importance of challenging discrimination