It is the term used to cover the laws governing us all
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the human rights act (1998)
anyone who is in the Uk for any reason has fundamental rights which the government and public authorities are legally obliged to respect
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the equality act (2010)
this act bans unfair treatment of individuals or groups because of 'protected characteristics' that they have and helps achieve equal oppertunities at work and in society
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the health and safety work act (1974)
all businesses, no matter how small, have a legal responsibility to reduce the risk of workplace dangers and provide safe and healthy conditions for employees
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the data protection act (1998)
this act applies to personal information about an individual
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the freedom of information act (2000)
it gives a person the right to ask any public body(local authority, councils,hospital and doctors surgeries)for all the information they have on a particular subject
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the childrens act (2004)
to create clear accountability for childrens services and to secure safeguarding children
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the data protection act (1998)
this act applies to personal information about an individual
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the mental health act (2007)
it says how a person with a mental disorder can be treated and what their rights are
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the trades description act (1968)
this act was put in place to protect consumers when purchasing products and services
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the human rights act (1998)
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anyone who is in the Uk for any reason has fundamental rights which the government and public authorities are legally obliged to respect
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