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Difficulty: MediumEqual Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination

In the 20th century, the UK parliament passed several landmark laws to tackle discrimination and promote equal opportunities. Which of these laws was specifically introduced in 1976 to make it illegal to discriminate against someone because of their race, colour, or ethnic or national origins?

  1. The Race Relations ActAnswer
  2. B
    The Sex Discrimination Act
  3. C
    The Equal Pay Act
  4. D
    The Representation of the People Act

Answer

The Race Relations Act of 1976 was the law that specifically prohibited discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, or ethnic or national origins.
The Race Relations Act 1976 was the primary piece of legislation that tackled racial discrimination in employment, education, and the provision of services until it was consolidated into the Equality Act 2010.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific year and focus of the question.
The question asks for a 1976 law concerning race and ethnic origin.
Establishing the correct timeframe and subject is the first step in differentiating between various anti-discrimination laws.
2
Compare the provided options against the historical timeline of UK equality legislation.
The Equal Pay Act was 1970, the Sex Discrimination Act was 1975, and the Race Relations Act was 1976.
Recalling the specific years for each act allows for the elimination of incorrect options.

Key Concept

Major historical anti-discrimination milestones in the UK
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Equal Opportunities and Anti-Discrimination

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