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Difficulty: MediumTreating Others with Fairness

The United Kingdom emphasizes 'treating others with fairness' as a fundamental responsibility of all residents. According to the Equality Act 2010, which of the following actions is considered illegal discrimination?

  1. A sports club refusing to accept a new member because of their sexual orientation.Answer
  2. B
    An employer declining to interview a candidate who does not possess the specific professional certification required for a role.
  3. C
    A business owner asking a customer to leave the premises because they are behaving in an aggressive and threatening manner.
  4. D
    A landlord requiring a prospective tenant to provide a valid form of identification and a security deposit before a lease is signed.

Answer

A sports club refusing to accept a new member because of their sexual orientation is considered illegal discrimination.
The correct answer is correct because sexual orientation is explicitly listed as a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. Refusing a service or membership based on this trait is a direct violation of the law regarding fair treatment.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary law governing fair treatment in the UK.
The Equality Act 2010.
This Act provides the legal framework that defines what constitutes unfair discrimination in areas like employment and services.
2
Recall the 'protected characteristics' listed in the Equality Act 2010.
The nine characteristics are age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Illegal discrimination only occurs when someone is treated less favorably because of one of these specific characteristics.
3
Evaluate each scenario against the list of protected characteristics and lawful exclusions.
The sports club scenario involves sexual orientation (a protected characteristic), while the others involve professional requirements, safety, or standard contracts.
This allows for the distinction between illegal prejudice and legitimate business or behavioral standards.

Key Concept

Protected Characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
Estimated Time:45s
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