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It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')

• Types of discrimination ('protected characteristics')

  It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of: age…

• How you can be discriminated against

  Discrimination can come in one of the following forms: direct…

• Discrimination at work

  The law protects you against discrimination at work, including: dismissal…

• What you can do

  If you think you’ve been unfairly discriminated against you can: complain…

• Updated: 3 March 2022

What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities

• Overview

  You have rights if you become disabled to protect you from discrimination.…

• If you're in employment and become disabled

  Your employer cannot discriminate against you because of your disability -…

Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police

Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.

• Updated: 19 May 2026

• Updated: 23 February 2016

What counts as rental discrimination and what happens if you’re reported.

What counts as rental discrimination and how to report it.

• Updated: 11 February 2016

How to apply for a special payment if you claimed Income Support because of a disability or health condition instead of Employment and Support Allowance.

• Updated: 13 October 2025