What is discrimination?

Unlawful discrimination takes place when an individual or a group of people is treated less favourably than others based on a protected characteristic, including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity (including treating a woman less favourably because she is breastfeeding), race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation and in relation to direct discrimination only.

For a detailed description of Direct and Indirect discrimination, please visit the Equality and Human Rights Commission website.

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