Category: Discrimination
Discrimination Law in the UK: An Overview
Understanding Discrimination Under UK Law Discrimination, in simple terms, means treating someone unfairly because of who they are or certain personal characteristics. UK law is designed to protect people from this kind of unfair treatment, making sure everyone has equal opportunities and is treated with respect and dignity. The main law covering discrimination in the…
Understanding Age Discrimination and Your Rights in the UK
What is Age Discrimination? What is Age Discrimination? Age discrimination means being treated unfairly or less favourably because of your age – whether you are younger or older. Under UK law, age is recognised as one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. This means it is unlawful for organisations or individuals to…
Understanding Your Rights: Disability Discrimination in UK Law
What is Disability Discrimination? Disability discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfairly or less favourably because of a disability. In the UK, this type of discrimination is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010, which is the main piece of legislation protecting disabled people’s rights. The Act covers a wide range of situations, including employment, education,…
Your Rights and Legal Protections Against Gender Discrimination
Understanding Gender and Sex Discrimination Understanding Gender and Sex Discrimination Gender and sex discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfairly or less favourably because of their gender (being male or female), or because they are undergoing, have undergone, or are planning to undergo gender reassignment. In the UK, these forms of discrimination are illegal under…
Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination: Your Rights Explained
Understanding Pregnancy and Maternity Discrimination Pregnancy and maternity discrimination happens when you are treated unfairly because you are pregnant, on maternity leave, or have recently given birth. Under UK law, this type of discrimination is specifically protected to ensure that women are not disadvantaged in the workplace or elsewhere due to pregnancy or maternity. The…
Understanding Race Discrimination and Your Legal Rights
What is Race Discrimination? Race discrimination happens when someone is treated unfairly or less favourably because of their race. Under UK law, specifically the Equality Act 2010, race discrimination is unlawful in many areas of life, including at work, in education, when using public services, or when buying goods and services. The law defines "race"…
Understanding Religious or Belief Discrimination in UK Law
What is Religious or Belief-Based Discrimination? What is Religious or Belief-Based Discrimination? Religious or belief-based discrimination happens when someone is treated unfairly because of their religion, their religious beliefs, or their philosophical beliefs. In the UK, this type of discrimination is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010, which recognises religion or belief as one of…
Understanding Your Rights: Sexual Orientation Discrimination in UK Law
What is Sexual Orientation Discrimination? Sexual orientation discrimination happens when someone is treated unfairly because of their sexual orientation – meaning who they are attracted to, whether they are gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight, or another orientation. Under UK law, this type of discrimination is unlawful in many areas of life, including work, education, and when…
Your Rights Against Trans and Non-Binary Discrimination
Introduction to Trans and Non-Binary Discrimination Transgender and non-binary people are individuals whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth. A transgender person may identify as a man or a woman, while a non-binary person does not exclusively identify as either male or female. Both groups may face unique challenges…
Understanding Hate Crimes and Your Rights in UK Law
What Are Hate Crimes? Hate crimes are criminal offences that are committed because of hostility or prejudice towards a person’s protected characteristics. In the UK, these protected characteristics include race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and transgender identity. This means that if someone is targeted for a crime – such as assault, harassment, verbal abuse, or…
