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AQA GCSE · Question 04.1 · Life in Modern Britain
In 2010, 116 pieces of legislation were brought together to form a single law.
This law protects UK citizens from discrimination.
What was the name of the law?
Shade in the one correct answer.
In 2010, 116 pieces of legislation were brought together to form a single law.
This law protects UK citizens from discrimination.
What was the name of the law?
Shade in the one correct answer.
Answer options:
A.
Equality Act
B.
Geneva Conventions
C.
Hague Convention
D.
Human Rights Act
How to approach this question
Recall the key pieces of UK legislation related to rights and discrimination. The question specifically mentions the year 2010 and the consolidation of many laws into one, which are key features of the Equality Act.
Full Answer
A.Equality Act✓ Correct
The correct answer is A. The Equality Act 2010 consolidated and simplified numerous previous anti-discrimination laws into a single piece of legislation. It protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society based on 'protected characteristics' such as age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.
Prior to 2010, UK anti-discrimination law was a patchwork of different Acts and Regulations, which could be confusing. The Equality Act 2010 was designed to harmonise and strengthen this legislation, providing a single legal framework to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all.
Common mistakes
Students often confuse the Equality Act with the Human Rights Act. While both relate to rights, the Human Rights Act is about incorporating the ECHR into UK law, whereas the Equality Act is specifically about tackling discrimination based on protected characteristics.
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