Entry #62: LGBT discrimination in United Kingdom

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RegionUnited Kingdom
IssueLGBT discrimination
StatusIllegal
Start DateOct 1, 2010
End Datenow
DescriptionThe Equality Act 2010 says you mustn’t be discriminated against because you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual or heterosexual. This is called discrimination because of sexual orientation. Discrimination which is against the Equality Act is unlawful.
Sourceshttp://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15 https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/check-if-youre-protected-from-discrimination/sexual-orientation-discrimination/
Reports (1)
  • Other "Status is listed as Illegal, but the note says this only extends to sexual orientation and does not clarify if this extends to gender identity as well."


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Revision by cskinner. Adding information

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NoteThe Equality Act 2010 says you mustn’t be discriminated against because you’re gay, lesbian, bisexual or heterosexual. This is called discrimination because of sexual orientation. Discrimination which is against the Equality Act is unlawful.
Sourceshttp://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15 https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/check-if-youre-protected-from-discrimination/sexual-orientation-discrimination/

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