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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')
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of: age…
Discrimination can come in one of the following forms: direct…
The law protects you against discrimination at work, including: dismissal…
If you think you’ve been unfairly discriminated against you can: complain…
Discrimination policy and equal opportunities in recruitment and in the workplace - age discrimination, disabled workers, gender reassignment, sex discrimination
It is against the law to treat someone less favourably than someone else…
Discrimination in job adverts You must not state or imply in a job advert…
You must not discriminate against your workers. This could be done by, for…
Find out about protection for disabled people from discrimination at work, in education or dealing with the police
As a disabled person, you have rights to protect you from discrimination.…
It’s against the law for employers to discriminate against you because of…
It’s against the law for a school or other education provider to treat…
If you’re being questioned or interviewed at a police station you have…
The Equality Act 2010 protects you from discrimination. It provides legal…
Check if you can get legal aid to help with your legal costs if you think…
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Auerbach on 6 February 2026.
What happens if you become disabled - benefits, your rights, help from your council and your employer's responsibilities
Practical advice for customers who think they have been discriminated against on how to ask for more information about what happened; and for the service provider or retailer on how they should respond to their questions.
Guidance for inspectors on inspecting separation by sex in schools and the teaching of protected characteristics and relationships and sex education (RSE).
Use this form to make a disability discrimination claim as a parent. This page also includes the guidance notes SEND4.
Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector Equality Duty.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Lord Fairley on 21 January 2026.
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