When was the Equality Act introduced?

The Equality Act was introduced in 2010, representing a significant piece of legislation aimed at consolidating and expanding existing equality laws in the UK. It brought together numerous previous acts, such as the Race Relations Act, the Disability Discrimination Act, and the Equal Pay Act, among others, into a single framework. This was designed to simplify and strengthen the legal protections against discrimination based on specific characteristics, including race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.

By consolidating these laws, the Equality Act aimed to make it easier for individuals to understand their rights and for organizations to comply with their obligations. Furthermore, it introduced new provisions such as the public sector equality duty, which requires public bodies to consider how their policies impact people with protected characteristics.

The years 2006, 2015, and 2020 did not mark the introduction of the Equality Act. While there may have been related developments or amendments in those years, they do not pertain to the original introduction of this comprehensive legislation.