Types of unlawful discrimination

As of 1 October 2010 there are 9 distinct areas upon which discrimination is unlawful, referred to as the 'protected characteristics':

• Age
• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage and civil partnership
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Race
• Religion or belief (including lack of belief and philosophical belief)
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

Please use the menu to the left to find out what is included under each of the categories.