Equality
The constitutional principle that everyone is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law.
Definition
Equality questions can involve discrimination, unequal treatment, workplace conduct, public services, contracts, education, housing, policing, or access to benefits. The practical review should identify the conduct, affected person or group, comparator, prohibited ground or analogous ground, evidence, decision-maker, available complaint forum, urgency, and whether the issue belongs in an equality, labour, administrative, human-rights, or court route.
Key takeaways
The constitutional principle that everyone is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law.
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Related legal problems
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Common situations
Discrimination concern
Unequal public-service treatment
Workplace equality issue
Related resources
Resources and guides
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Human Rights Evidence Pack: organise Incident timeline, Photos, Messages and a dated evidence index before your consultation.
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What does Equality mean?
The constitutional principle that everyone is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection and benefit of the law.
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