The Equality Act in the UK was introduced in which year?

The UK Equality Act was enacted in 2010. It legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society, consolidating and replacing previous anti-discrimination legislation (such as the Race Relations Act and Sex Discrimination Act) into a single framework. In CIPS L3M1, understanding key legal and regulatory factors affecting procurement operations includes compliance with major national legislation such as the Equality Act 2010.

A. 2019 is incorrect as the Equality Act was passed much earlier in 2010.

B. 2001 is incorrect; while prior individual acts existed, the unified Equality Act was enacted in 2010.

D. 2011 is incorrect as the Act officially received Royal Assent and was enacted in 2010.

- UK Parliament, Equality Act 2010, Chapter 15, Part 1, Section 1.

- CIPS L3M1 Study Guide: Procurement and Supply Environments, Module 1, Chapter 3: Legal and Regulatory Factors, Section 3.1.

- UK Government Legislation Repository, Equality Act 2010 (https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents).