Under the Equality Act, there are nine protected “characteristics”. Which of the following is not one of them?
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Disability
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Gender
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Height
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Age
Q.2.
Not everyone agrees with the Equality Act. Some claim it is too “PC”. What does PC stand for in this context?
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Politically correct
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Personally controlling
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Power craving
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Parent commanding
Q.3.
The Equality Act protects us in certain situations. Which of the following is on the list?
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When you are at work
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When you are at school
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When you are on a bus
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All of the above
Q.4.
In 2018 a baker was taken to court three times for refusing to make a cake with the slogan “Support Gay Marriage”. According to the court, was the baker guilty of discrimination?
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No, no and yes
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Yes, yes and no
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Yes, yes and yes
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No, no and no
Q.5.
There are four specific types of discrimination. Which of these is an example of “direct discrimination”?
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Turning a job applicant down because of their race
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Holding a meeting open to the public in a place with no disabled access
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Homophobic comments by the staff in a restaurant
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Being sacked for standing as a witness in a colleague’s complaint at work
Q.6.
There are four specific types of discrimination. Which of these is an example of “harassment”?
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Turning a job applicant down because of their race
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Holding a meeting open to the public in a place with no disabled access
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Homophobic comments by the staff in a restaurant
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Being sacked for standing as a witness in a colleague’s complaint at work
Q.7.
There are four specific types of discrimination. Which of these is an example of “victimisation”?
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Turning a job applicant down because of their race
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Holding a meeting open to the public in a place with no disabled access
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Homophobic comments by the staff in a restaurant
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Being sacked for standing as a witness in a colleague’s complaint at work
Q.8.
If you think that you are being discriminated against, who should you go to?
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The perpetrator
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The Citizens’ Advice Bureau
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A solicitor
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Any of the above
Q.9.
The Equality Act says discrimination can be justified if the person discriminating can show it is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim. Three of the following are “legitimate aims” and one is not. Which one is not?
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Health and safety
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Having an efficient service
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Religious persuasion
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Aim to make profit
Q.10.
Local authorities must find out what effect any changes they plan to make affect minorities. What must they do if a minority is adversely affected by any change?
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Look for ways to fix the problem
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Abandon any changes
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Carry on with the changes
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Pay compensation to the minority
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