Duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled people. Appendix a the public sector equality duty appendix b the accessibility plan. Disability is defined in the equality act 2010 as a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and longterm negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This legal handbook gives you the information you need to ensure you are not acting in breach of equality legislation. Disability discrimination under the equality act 2010. The impairment has a substantial and longterm adverse effect on the persons ability to carry out normal daytoday activities. Equality act 2010 answering an employers questions about health april 20, 2011 pauline dall is head of minds legal unit and leads on our time to challenge work, which provides legal support for people experiencing discrimination as well as information for employees and employers. See our pages on disability discrimination for more information. In this document, any reference to the act means the equality act 2010.
Disability and the equality act 2010 from 1 october 2010, the equality act replaced most of the disability discrimination act dda. Billed as a major step for discrimination law, the aim is to deliver a simple, modern and accessible framework to protect individuals from unfair treatment and promote a fair and more equal society. Advice and support equality advisory and support service. In a series of changes between 2010 and 2012, the equality act 2010 eqa replaced the dda. Equality act 2010 answering an employers questions.
Additionally, if you feel discriminated against, youre able to cite the equality act to ensure that the discrimination doesnt continue. Website accessibility and the equality act 2010 seq legal. Definition of disability under the equality act 2010 gov. These provisions are expected to come into force in october 2010. 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.
The equality act says where a disabled person is at a substantial disadvantage in comparison with people. It is intended for guidance only and is not a substitute for professional advice. The equality bill received royal assent on 8 april 2010 and formally became the equality act 2010. This disability rights uk factsheet has information about the equality act which came into force in october 2010.
Further changes were implemented in 2011, when new regulations on the public sector equality duties were passed. The equality act 2010 definition replaces the similar provisions in the disability discrimination act 1995. The equality act 2010 the act states that pregnancy and maternity is a protected characteristic. It is intended for disabled students and explains how education providers and employers have to make reasonable adjustments, provide support and make things accessible. The equality act 2010 has replaced the equal pay act 1970, sex discrimination act 1975, race relations act 1976, disability discrimination act 1995, employment equality religion or belief regulations 2003, employment equality sexual orientation regulations 2003 and the employment equality age regulations 2006.
Schools are still required to have accessibility plans showing how they are planning strategically to increase access over time. The context in which eqa duties apply has changed, with. Lecture 5 equality and diversity the equality act 2010 1. This guidance concerns the definition of disability in the act. The equality act 2010 came into effect in great britain in october 2010.
The equality act 2010 offers legal protection from discrimination and, whilst youre not expected to know every part from start to finish, you are required to follow the law. This might include the provision of information in a format that is accessible to them. According to the uk government, the definition of a disability under the equality act 2010 is. Mobile apps, accessibility and the equality act brodies blog. Revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date.
Its about recognising and respecting diversity enough to adapt practice and procedure to suit all. Further advice and guidance is available in the local authoritys schools equality toolkit. Information and guidance on the equality act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector equality duty. The legislation was intended to harmonise a number of different pieces of legislation to provide a single act to harmonise the law and provide a single framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance the principle of equality for all persons. Disability discrimination change to definition of disability. The equality act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace. The equality act 2010 what does it mean for landlords and tenants. The equality act 2010 calls this the duty to make reasonable adjustments. These regulations reenact with amendments provisions which were previously made under the disability discrimination act 1995 c. Disability discrimination equality and human rights commission. The programme covers girl students from grade 9 to 12. The equality act 2010 eqa which came into force in october 2010, replacing the disability discrimination act 1995 dda in england, scotland and wales, was introduced with the intention of dealing with the issue of disability discrimination. Universities have a duty to make reasonable adjustments under the equality act 2010.
Under the 2010 equality act which replaces the disability discrimination act, universities and colleges have to make reasonable adjustments to their services so that disabled students are not placed at a substantial disadvantage. Explaining dda handrails and the equality act 2010. Protected characteristics is the name for the nine personal characteristics that are protected from. Disabled children and young people are entitled to have an assessment and receive. However, the acts disability discrimination provisions are likely to have much more impact on daytoday working life. If you think you have suffered from disability discrimination and need help or advice, please contact the equality advisory and support service or see our disability advice and guidance section. The line manager, hr, occupational health, disability services and the disabled person will work in partnership to achieve the most appropriate outcome for himher. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found. These explanatory notes relate to the equality act 2010 amendment disabled access bill hl as introduced in the house of lords on 27 june 2017 hl bill 9 2 2. It has been updated to include information on samesex marriage. Some people or organisations like employers, shops, local authorities and schools must take positive steps to remove the barriers you face because of your disability. Further information is given in the equality and human rights commissions equality act 2010 guidance for schools. Text created by the government department responsible for the subject matter of the act to explain what the act sets out to achieve and to make the act accessible to readers who are not legally qualified. Equality act 2010 provisions for carers people first.
Equality act 2010 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 17 february 2020. In this way awarding bodies will comply with the duty of the equality act 2010 to make reasonable. Adjustments have to be made for people when accessing services where it is reasonable for the service provider to make these adjustments. Under the work provisions of the act a woman is protected from being discriminated. It replaced the disability discrimination act 1995 as amended and other antidiscrimination legislation. In the light of recent media attention in the sports sector regarding a range of alleged discriminatory events, this article examines. Lecture 5 equality and diversity the equality act 2010.
Equality act 2010 is an act of the parliament of united kingdom which taking effect from october 2010 prescribes an equal treatment in access to employment as well as private and public services. This order appoints 1st may 2011 as the day for the coming into force of the guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability issued by the secretary of state on 7th april 2011 under paragraph 143 of schedule 1 to the equality act 2010 the 2010 act. A person a discriminates against a disabled person b if a treats b unfavourably because of something arising in consequence of bs disability, and a cannot show that the treatment is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim. This is to ensure you receive the same services, as far as this is possible, as someone whos not disabled. The ehrc website and the equality challenge unit ecu provide further guidance on both statutory regulations and good practice. Equality act 2010 guidance on matters to be taken into account in determining questions relating to the definition of disability 3 status and purpose of the guidance this guidance is issued by the secretary of state under section 65 of the equality act 2010. Since 2 december 1996 when the disability discrimination act 1995 came into force website owners have been obliged to ensure that their websites are accessible to users with disabilities. Disability affects us allas disabled people ourselves, and as the carers, family, friends, employers, colleagues, and educators. The act extends the protection to cover discrimination in relation to public functions, education and associations, where no such protection previously existed. Appendix d equality and diversity in employment policy published by juniper education in may 2018 deleting from that document references to a school with a religious character.
Appendices detailed guidance is provided in the equality act 2010. However, as a summary reference the following explanations may assist. The equality act 2010 what does it mean for landlords and. Full information about the equality act can be found on government webpages, or the equality and human rights commission website. The equality act 2010 what does it mean for landlords.
The equality act 2010 simplifies the current laws and puts them all together in one piece of legislation. Initiatives for gender advancement and equality in. Section 60 of the equality act 2010 stipulates that pehs assessments before a job offer may contravene the disability provisions of the act except under specific circumstances. It is not a replacement for individual legal advice and.
A comprehensive guide for sports bodies on tackling. Jul 09, 2010 much of the media attention on the equality act 2010 has focused on controversial areas relating to socioeconomic inequality, positive action and gender pay reporting. Disability is defined in different ways for different purposes. For employment purposes, the uk definition is contained in the equality act 2010. The main provisions of the act will come into force on 1 october 2010. Equality policy including accessibility plan and public.
October sees the main provisions of the equality act 2010 coming into force, in a move to update the antidiscrimination laws protecting. Disability discrimination is when you are treated less well or put at a disadvantage for a reason that relates to your disability in one of the. A guide to the equality act 2010 being classified as disabled under the act headways publications are all available to freely download from the information library on the charitys website, while individuals and families can request hard copies of the booklets via the helpline. This means that although the disability discrimination act dda has been superseded by the equality act, the disability equality duty in the dda continues to apply. Much of the media attention on the equality act 2010 has focused on controversial areas relating to socioeconomic inequality, positive action and gender pay reporting.
So depending on your circumstances, the new act may protect you more. Needs and disability act 2001 extended the dda to include education and, from this point onwards, early years settings constituted as schools were also covered. Equality analysis guidance ucl human resources ucl. The department request modifications to the software to ensure. For example, readers, scribes and braille question papers. The equality act 2010 and accessibility plans the equality act 2010 was introduced to offer protection from all types of discrimination under a single piece of legislation.
Definition of disability under the equality act 2010, a person is considered disabled if they have a substantial and longterm mental or physical impairment that has an adverse effect on their ability to undertake. Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments and special. In this article, we take a detailed look at how the equality act. Youre disabled under the equality act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and longterm negative effect on your ability to do daily activities. Disabled children and the equality act 2010 for schools. The equality act replaced several previous acts of parliament and regulations including the disability discrimination act and a core aim of the act is to increase its. In 2010 most of the disability discrimination act was replaced by duties in the equality act 2010 eqa. Equality act 2010 guidance york st john university. The department for education dfe consulted on further changes to schools duties and these came into force in september 2012.
From 1 october 2010, the equality act has combined all previous acts relating to discrimination, into one, more encompassing legal area. The equality and diversity website is also a useful source of information. Youre disabled under the equality act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and longterm negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. Disability discrimination is when you are treated less well or put at a disadvantage for a reason that relates to your disability in one of the situations covered by the equality act the treatment could be a oneoff action, the application of a rule or policy or the existence of physical or communication barriers which make accessing something difficult or impossible. Nov 16, 2014 lecture 5 equality and diversity the equality act 2010 1. In an attempt to enforce this issue, the disability discrimination act dda was superseded by the equality act 2010, to simplify the law, remove inconsistencies and make it easier to understand and comply with. Additional support for learning and disability rights. However, the disability equality duty in the dda continues to apply.
Disability discrimination equality and human rights. An expanded form of this note which outlines the full impact of the equality act 2010 for both staff and students is available here. About symbols compliance with the equality act widgit. The relevant law here is the equality act 2010, which obliges service providers not to discriminate against people with disabilities by reason of their disability. The equality act 2010 gives protection on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Requests are supposed to be considered on the basis of the business needs of the organisation, but a manager decides that amans request to work flexibly to care. Equality act the equality act 2010 is the law which bans unfair treatment and helps achieve equal opportunities in the workplace and in wider society whilst the equality act 2010 has a wider bearing, in relation to fire safety measures it supersedes the disability discrimination act 1995. To create a levelplaying field for the meritorious girls in. Explanatory notes were introduced in 1999 and accompany all public acts except appropriation, consolidated fund, finance and consolidation acts. After over a decade in force, the ddas requirements were merged into the equality act 2010.
There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Pehs assessments in the current format may not fully comply with the provisions of the legislation. Summary and guidance 09 apr 2015 disabled children and the equality act 2010 for early years council for disabled children this booklet explains the disability discrimination duties set out in early years foundation stage eyfs. Information on your duties as an employer, service provider or public sector organisation. On 1 october 2010, the main provisions of the equality act 2010 came into force. The impact on disabled people 5 summary introduction there are over 11 million disabled people in the united kingdom, and the number grows year by year. Bringing together our disability advice, guidance, news, blogs and information across the equality and human rights commission website.
Section 65 of the act enables a minister of the crown to issue guidance about matters to be. Most of the equality act will start to apply in october 2010 and this guide covers the main changes coming into effect then. This act supports the existing building regulations. Section 60 of the equality act the act addresses the circumstances under which employers can make health and disabilityrelated enquiries about prospective. This legal handbook gives you the information you need to ensure you are not acting in. Only in cases where members of staff have a disability as defined by the equality act 2010 can their department apply for central funding. Many children and young people will have this type of support provided through the asl act. The president has announced a few initiatives for gender advancement and equality in academic and research institutions on the national science day celebrations. Disability advice and guidance equality and human rights. Equality act 2010 provisions for carers under the equality act 2010, it is illegal to discriminate against a carer because of their responsibilities as a carer, or. The equality act 2010 is the law that protects you from discrimination and gives you the right to challenge it. The purpose of the act is to simplify, consolidate and improve the various and numerous all.
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