law

• What is the legal duty of employers under the Equality Act regarding disabled workers?

  Employers must make 'reasonable adjustments' to remove or reduce substantial disadvantages faced by disabled workers.
• What are some examples of civil law cases?

  • Inheritance
  • Divorce, separation, and custody
  • Negligence
  • Copyright and patents
  • Land and property ownership
  • Accident and injury
  • Employment and other contracts
  • Unfair treatment at work
• What are some examples of criminal law cases?

  • Robbery
  • Tax evasion
  • Fraud
  • Smuggling
  • Joint enterprise
  • Burglary
  • Rape
  • Currency forgery
• What are inchoate offences?

  Inchoate offences are where no harm has actually occurred, but there was intention to cause harm.
• What is an example of causing disruption in a public place?

  Rioting or abusive behaviour is an example of causing disruption in a public place.
• What are the characteristics protected under the Equality Act?

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender reassignment
  • Marriage or civil partnership (in employment only)
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Race
  • Religion or belief
  • Sex/gender
  • Sexual orientation