The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation. All organisations that provide a goods or a service have a duty to comply with the Equality Act 2010.
Who is protected under the Act?
There are nine groups protected under the Equality Act 2010. These include:
- age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- marriage and civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
- race
- religion or belief
- sex
- sexual orientation
These groups can intersect and often people belong to more than one group.
What is unlawful under the Act?
- Direct Discrimination
- Indirect Discrimination
- Victimisation
- Harrassment
>> Watch An Introduction to the Equality Act 2010 to find out more
What is the Public Sector Equality Duty?
The Public Sector Equality Duty sits under the Equality Act 2010 and applies to organisations that provide a public function. The duty requires us to:
- Eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and any other conduct that is prohibited by or under the Equality Act 2010
- Advance equality of opportunity between people who share a relevant protected characteristic and people who do not share it
- Foster good relations between people who share a relevant protected characteristic and those who do not share it.
What is the University doing to meet its Public Sector Equality Duty and to comply with the Equality Act 2010?
- Read about our our strategic EDI objectives 2021-2025
- Read our Equality, diversity and inclusion reports
- Read our Equality and Diversity Policy
If you or someone you know feels they have experienced harassment, discrimination, or victimisation, you can report it anonymously or get support from a trained advisor via Report + Support