Legal Matters

We have collected some facts and general information about legal issues and disability we hope are useful, but we are not legal experts. When it doubt please talk to a solicitor.

The Equality Act 2010 and United Nations (UN) Convention

The Equality Act 2010 protects disabled people from discrimination. It provides legal rights in the areas of:

• employment
• education
• access to goods, services and facilities
• buying and renting land or property

The Equality Act 2010 also protects the rights of people associated with a disabled person, e.g. a carer or parent. Get more information about the Equality Act 2010 from The Government Equalities Office.

United Nations (UN) Convention on disability rights

The UN Convention on disability rights has been agreed by the UK to protect and promote the rights of disabled people. For more information about the UN Convention on disability rights visit their website.