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Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
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The principle provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 came into force on 2 December 1996, which has now been repealed and replaced with the Equality Act 2010.
The Disability Rights Commission was responsible for enforcing disability legislation and for reviewing the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. It was replaced by the Equality and Human Rights Commission in 2007.
Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector Equality Duty.
Northern Ireland Office Disability Action Plan, March 2020
Discrimination policy and equal opportunities in recruitment and in the workplace - age discrimination, disabled workers, gender reassignment, sex discrimination
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What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities
You’re disabled under the Equality Act 2010 if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a 'substantial' and 'long-term' negative effect on your ability to do daily activities
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Ward on 29 December 2023.
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