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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…

Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients from Panama for healthcare practitioners.

• Updated: 22 September 2021

Guidance on sexual transmission of Zika virus and methods of prevention.

• Updated: 19 July 2019

Information for British nationals affected by rape or sexual assault abroad, including how to access medical treatment and legal advice in the UK.

• Updated: 28 April 2025

Guidance for inspectors on inspecting separation by sex in schools and the teaching of protected characteristics and relationships and sex education (RSE).

• Updated: 5 November 2025

Hundreds more sex offenders could be given chemical suppressants as part of the Government’s latest efforts to crackdown on sex crimes.

• Updated: 18 September 2025

Information and advice on cleaning sex-on-premises venues.

• Updated: 8 June 2022

• Updated: 1 January 2007

FCDO travel advice for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 31 October 2025

FCDO travel advice for Venezuela. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.

• Updated: 23 November 2025