Current Version
| Region | United Kingdom |
| Issue | LGBT discrimination |
| Status | Illegal |
| Start Date | Oct 1, 2010 |
| End Date | now |
| Description | 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. |
| Sources | 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."
Revision History (1)
Revision by cskinner. Adding information
| Old Value (Original) | New Value (Current) | |
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| Note | 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. | |
| Sources | 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/ |