Face mask segregation

Face mask segregation

Face mask segregation – “In England and Wales, the main protection against discrimination is found in the Equality Act 2010. Any laws on wearing face masks and the policies of any private or public businesses and services must not breach this Act.As of 27 January 2022, there is no general law requiring you to wear face masks in certain places. However, as noted above, businesses are allowed to have their own policies requiring people to wear face masks in their premises. These policies may disadvantage some people more than others; for example, by denying them entry to certain premises because they can’t wear a mask or restricting their breathing if they’re required to. This could, in some cases, be unlawful discrimination under the Equality Act 2010. However, for this to be the case, the disadvantage must be connected to a protected characteristic.”