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Equality Act 2010
A plain-English reader for the 2010 c. 15 — read the Act as one continuous document, get a short explanation alongside every section, and ask an AI agent questions that are answered strictly from the actual text, with citations back to where it came from.
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Full text, Part by Part
All 16 Parts and 28 Schedules of the Act, parsed in full from the official source, with continuous scroll as you read.
Internal cross-references
Where the Equality Act refers to one of its own other sections or Schedules, that reference is a direct, verified link — hand-checked against the actual statutory text.
Plain-English summaries
A short “what this means for you” explanation alongside every section, framed for whoever it actually affects — never a replacement for the statutory text.
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Ask a question in plain language and get an answer grounded in the real text, with citations linking back to the sections it drew from.
Official Explanatory Notes
The UK government's own official notes on most sections, shown alongside the plain-English summary.
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Popular starting points
Common places to start whether you're an employer, employee, or service provider.
Protected Characteristics
The nine characteristics the Act protects against discrimination (s.4)
Direct & Indirect Discrimination
What counts as unlawful discrimination under the Act (ss.13 & 19)
Duty to Make Adjustments
Reasonable adjustments for disabled people (s.20)
Harassment
Unwanted conduct that violates dignity or creates a hostile environment (s.26)
Work
Discrimination and equality duties in employment (Part 5)
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