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Equality Act 2010

Under the Equality Act 2010 you are protected from these types of discrimination, also referred to as 'protected characteristics'.

• age
• gender reassignment
• being married or in a civil partnership
• being pregnant or on maternity leave
• disability
• race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin
• religion or belief
• sex
• sexual orientation

Equality and Human Rights Commission
Commission in Scotland
Commission in Wales

Equality Act 2010 | Legislation GOV.UK
Equality Act 2010 | Wikipedia
Equality Act 2010 - discrimination and your rights | Citizens Advice
Discrimination: your rights | UK.GOV
Equality Act | Pink News | 1 Nov 2022

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