We are committed to eliminating discrimination within the work place. Equal opportunities laws address discriminatory practices and protect under-represented groups. BTP adheres to the responsibilities outlined in the legislation listed here.

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 makes it unlawful to discriminate on the grounds of disability in relation to employment, education and access to goods, facilities, services and premises.

Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006

The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 makes it unlawful to discriminate either directly or indirectly against persons on the grounds of their age.

Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation and Religion/Belief) Regulations 2003

The Employment Equality Regulations 2003 were set up to protect workers from direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of their actual or perceived sexual orientation, religion and belief.

Race Relations Amendment Act 2000

This is an amendment to the Race Relations Act 1976 and places a statutory general duty to promote racial equality. Public authorities must therefore not only tackle any unlawful racial discrimination but actively work towards preventing it.

Race Relations Act 1976

The Race Relations Act 1976 was set up in part to protect workers from discrimination on the grounds of their colour, race, nationality and ethnic and national origins.

Sex Discrimination Act 1975

The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 was set up to protect both men and women from direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of their sex.