Entry #62: LGBT discrimination in United Kingdom

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RegionUnited Kingdom
IssueLGBT discrimination
Statusvaries
Start DateOct 1, 2010
End Datenow
DescriptionDiscrimination in the United Kingdom is illegal.
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/


Revision History (5)

Revision by Clara. Varies by Region

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Revision by Belmount. Ireland has split from United Kingdom since 1920, they just run with laws that the UK put out, they also have stated that they will not enact the same laws

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NoteDiscrimination in the United Kingdom is illegal. However, in Northern Ireland It's only Illegal in some contexts. Discrimination in the United Kingdom is illegal.
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Discrimination in the United Kingdom is illegal. However, in Northern Ireland It's only Illegal in some contexts.

Revision by Clara. Except Nothern Ireland

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Value(REMOVED)Illegal in some contexts

Revision by Vito12. If this is wrong please change it

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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.
Discrimination in the United Kingdom is illegal. However, in Northern Ireland It's only Illegal in some contexts.
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The 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. Discrimination in the United Kingdom is illegal. However, in Northern Ireland It's only Illegal in some contexts.

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.
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The 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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http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15 http://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."

chris created this entry.