Discriminations

Learn about discrimination, protected characteristics and exceptions. This course is ideal for intermediate learners.

Introduction 

Discrimination is treating a person, or particular group of people, differently from the way in which you treat other people, because of a particular characteristic such as skin colour, gender and race. It is against the law in the UK to discriminate against anyone based on nine ‘protected characteristics’.

You are legally protected from discrimination by the Equality Act 2010.

You are also protected from discrimination if:

• You are associated with someone who has a protected characteristic, e.g. a family member or friend
• You have complained about discrimination or supported someone who has complained about discrimination.