Equality Act 2006

Summary

The Equality Act 2006 established the Commission for Equality and Human Rights (EHRC) and prohibited discrimination on grounds of religion or belief. It was largely superseded by the Equality Act 2010 but remains important for the EHRC's constitution.

Key Points

• Established the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)
• EHRC's duties: promote equality, monitor human rights, enforce discrimination law
• Originally prohibited discrimination on grounds of religion or belief in goods and services
• Substantive anti-discrimination provisions now in Equality Act 2010
• EHRC powers to conduct inquiries, investigations, and issue compliance notices

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