Sex Discrimination Act 1975

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Equality_Act_2010
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:Equality_Act_2010
gptkb:Sex_Discrimination_(Amendment)_Act_2002
gptkbp:applies_to gptkb:education
gptkb:Educational_Institution
employment
public authorities
private sector organizations
provision of goods and services
gptkbp:effective_date 1975-07-29
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:enforces gptkb:Equality_and_Human_Rights_Commission
civil courts
employment tribunals
gptkbp:established tribunals for discrimination claims
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sex Discrimination Act 1975
gptkbp:impact legal protections for women
increased awareness of gender discrimination
legal protections for men
gptkbp:influenced subsequent anti-discrimination legislation
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:legislation
gptkbp:is_criticized_for lack of enforcement in some areas
gaps in protection for certain groups
gptkbp:is_influenced_by gptkb:civil_rights_movements
feminist movements
social movements for gender equality
gptkbp:is_part_of UK legislative history
UK equality law framework
gptkbp:is_related_to employment law
human rights law
gender discrimination cases
gptkbp:is_subject_to judicial review
parliamentary scrutiny
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:human_rights_organizations
legal professionals
advocacy groups
gptkbp:promotes gender equality in the workplace
gender equality in education
gender equality in services
gptkbp:provides guidance for educational institutions
legal recourse for victims of discrimination
guidance for employers
protection against harassment
protection against victimization
guidance for service providers
gptkbp:purpose prohibit discrimination on the grounds of sex
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Race_Relations_Act_1976
gptkb:Equal_Pay_Act_1970
gptkb:Disability_Discrimination_Act_1995
gptkb:Employment_Rights_Act_1996
gender equality
anti-discrimination law
gptkbp:repealed_by gptkb:Sex_Discrimination_(Amendment)_Act_2002
gptkbp:requires equal pay for equal work
equal treatment in education
equal treatment in employment
equal treatment in services
reasonable adjustments for disabled individuals