The Law

There is a wide and complex array of legislation safeguarding your rights and upholding equality for all.

The main pieces of legislation are:

• Disability Discrimination Act 1995
• Disability Discrimination Amendment Act Regulations 2003
• Disability Discrimination Act 2005
• Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003
• Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2003
• Race Relations Act 1976
• Race Relations (Amendment) Act Regulations 2000
• Race Relations (Amendment) Act Regulations 2003
• Sex Discrimination Act 1975
• Sex Discrimination (Election Candidate) Regulations 2002
• Sex Discrimination (Gender Re-Assignment) Regulations 1999
• Special Educational Needs and Disability Act 2004
• The Gender Recognition Act 2004
• The Civil Partnership Act 2004
• The Equality Bill 2006

To find out more information about your rights please contact any member of staff at the office or e-mail your queries to us.