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Protected Characteristics

Protected Characteristics

 

The Equality Act 2010 makes sure that people with particular characteristics are protected from discrimination. It is your right that you should not be treated differently based on:

 

1. Age

2. Disability

3. Gender reassignment

4. Marriage and civil partnerships

5. Pregnancy or maternity

6. Race

7. Religion or belief

8. Sex

9. Sexual orientation