Which act is replaced by the Equality Act 2010?

The Equality Act 2010 consolidates and simplifies various existing legislation aimed at promoting equality and preventing discrimination. One significant aspect of this act is that it replaces the Sex Discrimination Act of 1975, along with several other pieces of legislation such as the Race Relations Act and the Disability Discrimination Act.

The purpose of replacing the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 was to enhance the protections against discrimination based on sex and gender reassignment and to streamline laws into a single, cohesive framework that addresses multiple grounds of discrimination. This makes it easier for individuals to understand and access their rights regarding equality.

The other options, such as the Employment Rights Act, Health and Safety Act, and Freedom of Information Act, serve different purposes and are not directly replaced by the Equality Act 2010. The Employment Rights Act, for instance, deals specifically with employment rights, while the Health and Safety Act focuses on workplace safety regulations, and the Freedom of Information Act addresses public access to information held by public authorities. These acts remain in effect alongside the Equality Act and are not replaced by it.