Protected characteristics
Age
Equality legislation protects individuals from being discriminated on the basis of their age. On this page you can find articles, books and online resources providing information, legislation and guidance.
Being married or in a civil partnership
Equality legislation protects individuals from being discriminated on the basis of whether they are married or in a civil partnership or not. Browse our articles, books and online resources providing information, legislation and guidance.
Being pregnant or on maternity leave
Find legislation and guidance on employee's rights and employer's responsibilities relating to maternity, paternity and adoption, including discrimination against those being pregnant or on maternity leave.
Disability
Discrimination legislation protects the rights of disabled people in employment, education, and access to goods and services. Browse articles, books and online resources offering guidance in this area of law.
Gender reassignment
Equality legislation protects individuals from being discriminated on the basis of gender reassignment. On this page you can find articles, books and online resources providing information, legislation and guidance.
Race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin
Equality legislation protects individuals from being discriminated against on the basis of their race. Browse articles, books and online resources providing information, legislation and guidance.
Religion or belief
Equality legislation protects individuals from being discriminated on the basis of their religion of beliefs. Browse articles, books and online resources providing information, legislation and guidance.
Sex
Equality legislation protects individuals from being discriminated against on the basis of their sex or gender. Browse articles, books and online resources providing information, legislation and guidance.
Sexual orientation
Equality legislation protects individuals from being discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation. Browse articles, books and online resources providing information, legislation and guidance.