Question 1

In 2010, 116 pieces of legislation were brought together to form a single law.
This law protects UK citizens from discrimination.
What was the name of the law?

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Recall the key pieces of UK legislation related to rights and discrimination. The question specifically mentions the year 2010 and the consolidation of many laws into one, which are key features of the Equality Act.

Question 2

What mistakes do candidates make on this AQA GCSE question?

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Students often confuse the Equality Act with the Human Rights Act. While both relate to rights, the Human Rights Act is about incorporating the ECHR into UK law, whereas the Equality Act is specifically about tackling discrimination based on protected characteristics.

In 2010, 116 pieces of legislation were brought together to form a single law.
This law protects UK citizens from discrimination.
What was the name of the law?

Shade in the one correct answer.

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