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Zorluk: OrtaFreedom from Unfair Discrimination

A private transport company provides bus services to the general public. Under the Equality Act 2010, which of the following actions by the company would be considered illegal discrimination?

  1. Refusing to allow a passenger to board because they have a disability and are accompanied by a guide dog.Cevap
  2. B
    Refusing service to a passenger because of their specific occupation or professional background.
  3. C
    Denying boarding to a passenger who is unable to produce a valid ticket or pay the correct fare for the journey.
  4. D
    Asking a passenger to leave the vehicle because they are behaving in a way that endangers the safety of others.

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The correct answer is refusing to allow a passenger to board because they have a disability and are accompanied by a guide dog.
The Equality Act 2010 makes it illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities when providing services like public transport. Refusing to allow a passenger to board because they have a disability and require a guide dog is a clear example of illegal discrimination under the Act.

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1
Identify the relevant legal framework and protected characteristics.
The Equality Act 2010 lists nine protected characteristics, including disability.
Mastery of the Act requires knowing which groups are legally protected from unfair treatment.
2
Determine the areas of life covered by the Act.
The Act prohibits discrimination in the provision of goods and services, which includes public transport.
The law applies not just to employment but also to daily interactions with service providers.
3
Evaluate the scenarios to find a violation of these protections.
Refusing service to a disabled person because of a guide dog is a direct violation of disability rights.
Service providers must make reasonable adjustments and cannot treat people less favourably due to their disability.

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The Equality Act 2010 and Protected Characteristics
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