lgbt people and the law… legislation quiz

Addressing LGBT Health Inequalities

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LGBT people and the Law…

Legislation Quiz


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The Employment Equality (SexualOrientation) Regulations 2003 are theresult of a directive from

a. The Scottish Executiveb. Stonewallc. The UK Parliament ord. The EU?



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2 Which of the following aspects of employment do these Regulations cover?a. The recruitment processb. In the workplacec. Upon dismissald. Upon resignatione. Upon retirementf. All of the above org. None of the above?



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3In which of the following situations do workersnow have legal protection under theseRegulations?a. Discrimination in vocational trainingb. Harassment from colleagues who think they are gayc. Homophobic comments from patients/clients or customersd. Refusing to work with a colleague who is LGB on religious groundse. Being sacked by an employer with a religious foundation e.g. a Catholic schoolf. All of the above org. None of the above?



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The Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 provide protection for workers who identify as transgender.

True or false?



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LGBT Organisations that provide specific services to LGBT people can no longer advertise for employees who are themselves lesbian, gay bisexual or transgender.

True or false?



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Employers now have to provide separate toilets, changing rooms and shower facilities for LGBT employees.

True or false?



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A person would have to reveal their sexual orientation to their employer if they were to report harassment or discrimination related to sexual orientation at work.

True or false?



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8Which of the following applies to the SexDiscrimination (Gender Reassignment)Regulations 1999:a. They are an insert into the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act to include discrimination on gender reassignment grounds.b. They cover employment and vocational trainingc. They cover goods services and facilitiesd. They apply to employment as a Minister of Religione. All of the above orf. None of the above?



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It is legal for a man to wear a dress in public

True or false?



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It is legal for a shop to refuse to serve a transgender person

True or false?



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Transsexual people can apply to have the sex on their birth certificate changed.

True or false?



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Transsexual people who were married before transitioning can obtain a Gender Recognition Certificate and stay legally married to their partner.

True or false?



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How long does a transsexual person have to live in the role of their gender before they would be considered for surgical intervention:

a. 1 yearb. 2 years orc. 3 years?



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It is possible for transmen and transwoman to change the sex noted in their passport without having any hormone treatment or surgery.

True or false?



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It is legally possible for a transwoman to be raped.

True or false?



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The age of consent for sexual activity is the same for everyone, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation.

True or false?



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17Which of the following do the Employment Equality (SO) Regulations 2003 require employers to introduce?a. An equality policyb. Diversity trainingc. Positive action schemes for LGB peopled. Monitoring workers’ sexual orientatione. All of the above orf. None of the above?



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18Which of the following legal rights do a CivilPartnership provide for a same-gender couple?a. Next of kin rightsb. Same tax rights as married couplesc. Responsibility for each others childrend. Survivor pension rightse. Recognition for immigration purposesf. Exemption from testifying against each other in courtg. All the above orh. None of the above?



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Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are protected from discrimination in the provision of goods, facilities and services.

True or false?



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