Discrimination in any of the areas listed below is unlawful under the Race Relations Act:
If a service user feels that other ethnic groups are being discriminating against them then the CRE could help them get rid of their problem easily as they have a duty to remove all discrimination that occurs in the society. The CRE has to make sure that they help those people who are getting discrimination. Some groups receive more discrimination level then other such as gypsies, travelers or Muslims, the CRE makes sure this kind of discrimination doesn’t occur as it could lead to physical abuse.
The CRE has a power to make sure they promote equality and apply the rules of Race Relation Act. The CRE also provides its people with advice and help them if they are being discriminated because of their race or religion. The CRE also has the power to apply Race Relation Act to those companies to don’t promote equality or prevent discrimination; they make sure that they change their policies and their practices so that Race Relation Acts rules are applied. They also have the power to take legal actions on those organistion that doesn’t promote equality and diversity.
Any kind of Racism that occurs in any settings such as the residential home or care settings between service users is dealt by Race Relations Act 1976. Racism may be defined as the hatred of one person by another -- or the belief that another person is less than human -- because of skin colour, language, customs, and place of birth or any factor that supposedly reveals the basic nature of that person. It has influenced wars, slavery, the formation of nations, and legal codes.
Equal Opportunities commission:
The Equal Opportunities Commission (the EOC) was set up under the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and is empowered to issue Codes of Practice of that Act. A failure on the part of any person to observe any provision of a code of practice shall not of itself render him [or her] liable to any proceedings; but in any proceedings under this Act before an employment tribunal any code of practice issued under this section shall be admissible in evidence, and if any provision of such a code appears to the tribunal to be relevant to any question arising in the proceedings it shall be taken into account in determining that question.
It has the duty to make sure it gets rid of any sex discrimination or disability discrimination in work places so that the employers are paid equally for the same task that is carried out. The EOC makes sure that they:
- Equal pay for both men and women doing same task
- Treating both men and women fairly and equally
- Giving them both equal choices
- Giving them equal services
- Giving them both equal positions in power.
The former equality commissions had power to issue Codes of Practice containing practical guidance on matters such as promoting equality of opportunity and eliminating discrimination in their relevant fields. Where Codes of Practice have been issued under appropriate sections of the anti-discrimination statutes, they are admissible in evidence, and, if any provision of such a Code appears to a tribunal or court to be relevant to any question arising in the proceedings, it has to be taken into account.
The Equality Act is the most significant piece of equality legislation for many years. It simplifies streamlines and strengthens the law. It gives individuals greater protection from unfair discrimination and makes it easier for employers and companies to understand their responsibilities. It also sets a new standard for those who provide public services to treat everyone, with dignity and respect.
In line with our statutory powers, we have produced Codes of Practice on Employment, Services and Equal Pay. The main purpose of the Codes of Practice is to provide detailed explanations of the provisions in the Act and to apply legal concepts in the Act to everyday situations. This will assist courts and tribunals when interpreting the law and help lawyers, advisers, trades union representatives, human resources departments and others who need to apply the law. As with the Act, the Codes apply to England, Scotland and Wales.
The Codes set out clearly and precisely what the legislation means. They draw on precedent and case law and explain the implications of every clause in technical terms. These statutory codes are the authoritative source of advice for anyone who wants a rigorous analysis of the legislation's detail. For lawyers, advocates and human resources experts in particular, they will be invaluable.
Purpose of the code
The Code gives guidance to employers, trade unions and employment agencies on measures that can be taken to achieve equality. The chances of success of any organisation will clearly be improved if it seeks to develop the abilities of all employees, and the Code shows the close link that exists between equal opportunity and good employment practice.
There are legislations set which avoid any sort of discrimination that happens in the care settings between care workers or service users and promotes equal opportunities for everyone. These rules are set out by the UK government itself. These legislations are:
- The Race Relation Act
- Equal Pay Act
- Discrimination Act
- Disability Discrimination
The Equal Opportunities Commission aims to reduce inequality, eliminate discrimination, strengthen good relations between people, and promote and protect human rights in workplaces. The Commission implement and develops equality legislation on age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and transgender status.
Disability Rights Commission:
The Disability Rights Commission was brought up by Disability Discrimination Act. The Disability Discrimination Act informs people that disabled people should not be treated less fairly then those who are perfectly fine because of their disability. If they are being treated unfairly because of your disability, the Disability Right Commission has the right to take legal action against those individuals.
The main for the Disability Rigths Commission is:
- To give advice and information to disabled people such as employers those who provide service.
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To inform the disable people about their rights that is made by Discrimination Act.
- To help solve the disable peoples problems.
- To support disable people.
- Provide them with much support when they are in case of dispute.
- To help organize campaigns and events for them.
Disability is one of the main issues that arise when discrimination is talked about. Often they are refused because of their condition when they are the ones who need the most service. A person with disability is also known as in the DDA when they are unable to carry out carry out normal day-to-day activities. Disable person can be when they have these conditions:
- Mobility
- Unable to lift, carry or move objects
- Speech, hearing or eyesight
- Unable to memorise, learn or concentrate
It is disability discrimination if service users are harassing them because of their disability condition. They are allowed to take action for this such as report them. If service users find that someone is harassing them and they find their behaviour offensive, frightening, humiliating or annoying. Examples of harrassing them by not calling by their chosen names, pulling hatred faces, playing jokes, pranks or any other behaviour which they might find upsetting because of their disability.
Bibliography:
- http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/your-rights/gender/sex-discrimination-your-rights-at-work