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Difficulty: EasyFreedom from Unfair Discrimination

A private club is reviewing applications for new members. To comply with the Equality Act 2010, the club must ensure that its membership decisions do not unfairly discriminate against individuals based on which of these factors?

  1. The applicant's ageAnswer
  2. B
    The applicant's political affiliation
  3. C
    The applicant's current occupation
  4. D
    The applicant's level of personal wealth

Answer

The club must not discriminate based on the applicant's age.
The correct answer is the applicant's age because age is specifically defined as a 'protected characteristic' under the Equality Act 2010. This means it is illegal for employers, service providers, and associations like clubs to discriminate against someone because of how old they are.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legal framework being applied
The Equality Act 2010
This Act provides the legal basis for protection against unfair discrimination in the UK.
2
Recall the list of protected characteristics defined in the official handbook
Age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
To determine which factors are legally protected, one must refer to the specific list provided by the Act.
3
Evaluate the given options against the list of protected characteristics
Age is the only factor from the options that appears on the protected list.
Factors like occupation, political party, or wealth are not recognized as protected characteristics under this specific legislation.

Key Concept

Protected Characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
Estimated Time:45s
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Freedom from Unfair Discrimination

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