Why do we need laws on equality in the UK?

12 questions

1. Match the word to its correct definition.
2. Which of these is **not** a main purpose of UK laws?
3. Add a prefix to the word 'equality' to make the sentence make sense: When laws are broken, it results in ___equality and unfair treatment.
4. Which of the following best describes equal opportunities?
5. The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination based on nine ___ characteristics such as age, disability, race and sexual orientation.
6. Which are reasons why it is important to learn about discrimination?
7. Which of the following statements is true about equality laws?
8. Match the way that laws promote equality with its explanation.
9. During which decades did campaigns, protests and social movements bring particular attention to injustice in the UK?
10. Before the ___ Pay Act 1970, women were often paid less than men, even if they did exactly the same work.
11. Starting with the first, put the steps in order to show how equality laws have developed.
12. To complete the sentences, match the statement with the correct law or action.

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