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Anti-discrimination law


Human Rights Act

Equality Act 2010

Protected Characteristics are:

  • Age
  • Transsexuality
  • Sexual orientation and civil status
  • Being pregnant or maternity leave [gender]
  • Race including color, nationality, ethnic or national origin
  • Religion, belief or lack of religion/ belief
  • Sex

Where you are protected:

  • At work
  • Education
  • Consumer
  • Public services
  • Buying/ renting property
  • clubs

 

[1] http://www.legislationline.org/topics/country/53/topic/84

[2] https://www.gov.uk/guidance/equality-act-2010-guidance

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