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Difficulty: MediumTreating Others with Fairness

The Equality Act 2010 was established to ensure that everyone in British society is treated with dignity and respect. According to this legislation, which of the following statements about 'protected characteristics' is correct?

  1. It is illegal to discriminate against someone in the workplace or when providing services based on their age or disability.Answer
  2. B
    Protected characteristics only apply to British citizens and do not protect foreign residents or visitors.
  3. C
    Employers may legally refuse to hire someone based on their religion if it does not match the religion of the majority of staff.
  4. D
    Freedom of speech provides a legal right to use hate speech against individuals because of their sexual orientation.

Answer

It is illegal to discriminate against someone in the workplace or when providing services based on their age or disability.
The correct answer accurately states the core function of the Equality Act 2010, which is to prevent unfair treatment in the workplace and in the provision of services based on legally protected characteristics such as age and disability.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary UK legislation that governs fairness and equality.
The Equality Act 2010.
This Act is the foundation for legal protections against discrimination in the UK.
2
Recall which qualities are defined as 'protected characteristics' in the handbook.
Age, disability, religion or belief, and sexual orientation are among the nine protected characteristics.
Mastery of these categories is essential for identifying unlawful discrimination.
3
Determine the legal scope of where these protections apply.
The Act applies to employment, education, and the provision of goods and services.
Understanding the scope distinguishes between personal conduct and legal responsibilities in society.

Key Concept

The Equality Act 2010 and Protected Characteristics
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