National and International Legislation by https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t Special Needs Assisting Level 5 Castlerea en-us 2023-09-13 12:20:22 UTC 2024-03-06 20:15:25 UTC hello@padlet.com The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989) catherinehibbitt https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2701988683 2023-09-13 12:24:11 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2701988683 The EPSEN Act 2004 catherinehibbitt https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2701990299 2023-09-13 12:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2701990299 The Disability Act 2005 catherinehibbitt https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2701991008 2023-09-13 12:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2701991008 The Equal Status Act 2000/2018 catherinehibbitt https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2701991785 2023-09-13 12:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2701991785 The Education Act 1998 catherinehibbitt https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2701992542 2023-09-13 12:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2701992542 https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2703969599 The Equal Status Acts were an set of laws in Ireland that would try and stop discrimination especially in the education section and young children. There was a number of  Equal Status Acts that came through the years. The first one being in 2000.

Equal Status Act 2000: legislation that aimed to promote equality and prohibit discrimination in Ireland. It covers various grounds of discrimination, including gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, and membership of the Traveller community.

Equal Status (Amendment) Act 2004: This act introduced changes and updates to the original Equal Status Act of 2000. It expanded the grounds of discrimination and brought the legislation in line with European Union directives.

Equal Status (Amendment) Act 2012: This amendment act introduced further changes to strengthen anti-discrimination protections. It clarified and expanded some of the definitions and provisions related to discrimination.

Equal Status (Amendment) Act 2015: This amendment act made further updates to the legislation to ensure compliance with European Union law and strengthen protections against discrimination.

Equal Status (Amendment) Act 2018: The 2018 amendment act made changes to the Equal Status Act to address issues related to gender recognition and gender identity.

These acts must be followed by an SNA at all times. (Post made by Eoin Mulhern)

 

]]> 2023-09-14 10:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2703969599 MM https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2706439609 https://vimeo.com/203109950]]> 2023-09-15 22:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2706439609 https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2706794422 2023-09-16 13:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2706794422 Equal Status Act 2000 https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2708521200 The Equal Status Act 2000 was set up in the year 2000 and it is a law that applies the principal of equality to the disposal and provision of goods and services to the public generally. It is a collective of Acts that protect every person in Ireland, that they are not discriminated against. The Act covers nine grounds. 
1. Gender 
2. Marital Status 
3. Family Status 
4. Age
5. Disability 
6. Sexual Orientation 
7. Race
8. Religion 
9. Membership of the Traveller Community.

The Act has been amended in 2015 and 2018, however it is constantly under review and if needed it can be amended in the Senead or Dail by the Government. 

The Equal Status Act is a complex Act and has five outlining sections which cover 48 sub sections. Part 1 is the Preliminary Part, it covers the description of discrimination in general terms and the discrimination on grounds of disability. Part 2 covers Discrimination and related activities, e.g. Sexual orientation and other harassment or disposal of goods and provision of services. Part 3 Enforcement this incorporates powers to enter premises, obtain information and requirement to provide information. Part 4 is Equality Authority a short section on additional functions of authority. Part 5 is General which covers regulations and court jurisdiction. There is a schedule at the end that covers the Amendment of Employment Equality Act 1998. The Equality Act also refers to other Acts e.g. Courts Act 1981 and Licencing Act 1833 to 1999 and many more. 

It is very important for the Government to keep this Act and other relevant Acts updated and current to protect every single person in Ireland. That they can live a life in a free society that is an inclusive environment without prejudice and fear. ]]> 2023-09-18 09:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2708521200 The Equal Status Acts 2000-2018 https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2710709220 Also known as the acts helps people in Ireland if they are discriminated against while purchasing goods or using services, accommodation or education. The acts covers nine grounds,
1. Gender
2. Marital status
3. Family status
4. Age
5. Disability
6. Sexual Orientation
7. Race
8. Religion
9. Member of the traveller community.
The law applies in your workplace, doctors, shops or anywhere you go.
The four main types of discrimination are,
1. Direct discrimination
2. Indirect discrimination
3. Victimisation
4. Harassment.
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC was established on the 1st of November 2014) is Irelands national human rights and equality institution. They are an independent public body that accounts directly to the Oireachtas. They also have a role to provide information on the acts. 
If you feel you are been discriminated under the nine grounds, you can make a claim both the Work place relations commission (WRC) and the courts (on appeal) are responsible for helping you make a claim. The WRC is the body responsible for deciding on discrimination claims in Ireland in the first instance.

]]> 2023-09-19 12:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2710709220 https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2710721003 Interesting video, it would make you think what discrimination is like from a personal level. ]]> 2023-09-19 12:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2710721003 https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2711390811 2023-09-19 18:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2711390811 https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2711439248 This link is worth watching for a good explanation of the disability act 2005]]> 2023-09-19 19:17:54 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2711439248 I found this link and video very interesting . https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2711445126 2023-09-19 19:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2711445126 The Disability Act Notes catherinehibbitt https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2712799557 2023-09-20 13:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2712799557 The EPSEN Act 2004 catherinehibbitt https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2716116972 2023-09-22 09:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/catherinehibbitt/fm0rqaz1ndzhyi4t/wish/2716116972