Protected characteristics - Revision history

Editor at 13:05, 25 March 2025

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	* Sexual orientation.		* Sexual orientation.

−	[https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/resources-landing-page/engagement-overlay-to-riba-plan-of-work ~~Engagement Overlay~~ to the RIBA Plan of Work], published by the RIBA in January 2024, states: ‘Must adhere to Equality Act 2010 and ensure no discrimination against any individual based on protected characteristics such as age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation. Wider characteristics should also be explored. It is important these characteristics are discussed in respect of engagement and project design considerations, to encourage best practice. For example, evidence suggests that women may be excluded or ~~underrepresented~~ in stakeholder engagement due to caring responsibilities, lack of time, and social norms prioritising men’s voices. Implementing more inclusive, accessible, and diverse engagement practices is crucial to ensure that seldom-heard voices are part of the decision-making and represent the communities and individuals affected by the project. For more information, refer to the Inclusive Design Overlay for RIBA Plan of Work.’	+	It is against the law to discriminate against anyone relating to one or more of the protected characteristics. These protections from discrimination apply to a broad range of circumstances which includes:
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		+	* at work
		+	* in education
		+	* as a consumer
		+	* when using public services
		+	* when buying or renting property
		+	* as a member or guest of a private club or association
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		+	The protections from discrimination covered by the Equality Act 2010 also apply
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		+	* to persons associated with someone who has a protected characteristic, for example a family member or friend
		+	* to persons who complained about discrimination or supported someone else’s claim
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		+	For further information and to better understand the issues visit [https://www.gov.uk/discrimination-your-rights Discrimination: your rights]
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		+	[https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/resources-landing-page/engagement-overlay-to-riba-plan-of-work The engagement overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work], published by the RIBA in January 2024, states: ‘Must adhere to Equality Act 2010 and ensure no discrimination against any individual based on protected characteristics such as age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation. Wider characteristics should also be explored. It is important these characteristics are discussed in respect of engagement and project design considerations, to encourage best practice. For example, evidence suggests that women may be excluded or under represented in stakeholder engagement due to caring responsibilities, lack of time, and social norms prioritising men’s voices. Implementing more inclusive, accessible, and diverse engagement practices is crucial to ensure that seldom-heard voices are part of the decision-making and represent the communities and individuals affected by the project. For more information, refer to the Inclusive Design Overlay for RIBA Plan of Work.’

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Designing Buildings at 07:03, 28 February 2024

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	* Sex.		* Sex.
	* Sexual orientation.		* Sexual orientation.
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		+	[https://www.architecture.com/knowledge-and-resources/resources-landing-page/engagement-overlay-to-riba-plan-of-work Engagement Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work], published by the RIBA in January 2024, states: ‘Must adhere to Equality Act 2010 and ensure no discrimination against any individual based on protected characteristics such as age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation. Wider characteristics should also be explored. It is important these characteristics are discussed in respect of engagement and project design considerations, to encourage best practice. For example, evidence suggests that women may be excluded or underrepresented in stakeholder engagement due to caring responsibilities, lack of time, and social norms prioritising men’s voices. Implementing more inclusive, accessible, and diverse engagement practices is crucial to ensure that seldom-heard voices are part of the decision-making and represent the communities and individuals affected by the project. For more information, refer to the Inclusive Design Overlay for RIBA Plan of Work.’

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Editor at 12:09, 13 January 2022

2022-01-13T12:09:00Z

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	* Sexual orientation.		* Sexual orientation.

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	* Accessibility in the built environment.		* Accessibility in the built environment.
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	* Equal opportunities policy.		* Equal opportunities policy.
	* Equality Act.		* Equality Act.
		+	* Government offers support package to help autistic people into work.
	* Inclusive design.		* Inclusive design.
	* National Disability Strategy.		* National Disability Strategy.

Editor at 09:49, 29 July 2021

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	* Equality Act.		* Equality Act.
	* Inclusive design.		* Inclusive design.
		+	* National Disability Strategy.
	* Older people.		* Older people.
	* People with disabilities.		* People with disabilities.

Editor at 11:10, 27 July 2021

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	* Older people.		* Older people.
	* People with disabilities.		* People with disabilities.
		+	* Planning transport for people with disabilities as the population ages.

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Editor at 17:20, 11 March 2021

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	* Building Regulations.		* Building Regulations.
	* Diversity in the construction industry.		* Diversity in the construction industry.
		+	* Emotional Intelligence in Construction.
	* Equal opportunities policy.		* Equal opportunities policy.
	* Equality Act.		* Equality Act.

Designing Buildings at 08:10, 29 January 2021

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	* People with disabilities.		* People with disabilities.

−	[[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:People]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Regulations]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]] [[Category:People]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Regulations]]

Designing Buildings at 09:02, 26 January 2021

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	* Accessibility in the built environment.		* Accessibility in the built environment.
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	* People with disabilities.		* People with disabilities.

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Designing Buildings at 11:05, 18 June 2020

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	* People with disabilities.		* People with disabilities.

−	[[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Regulations]]	+	[[Category:People]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Regulations]] [[Category:DCN_Regulation]]

Designing Buildings at 11:34, 3 June 2018

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−	‘Protected characteristics’ was the term introduced by the Equality Act 2010 to refer to legal protection from discrimination in the workplace afforded to ~~those of~~ certain groups.	+	‘Protected characteristics’ was the term introduced by the Equality Act 2010 to refer to legal protection from discrimination in the workplace afforded to certain groups.

	The Act replaced anti-discrimination legislation including the Race Relations Act 1976 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995, but while the responsibilities on the part of businesses remained much the same, it was extended to cover the protected characteristics. The nine protected characteristics are:		The Act replaced anti-discrimination legislation including the Race Relations Act 1976 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995, but while the responsibilities on the part of businesses remained much the same, it was extended to cover the protected characteristics. The nine protected characteristics are: