The Equality Act 2010 defines protected characteristics as specific aspects of a person’s identity. The ‘protection’ relates to protection from discrimination. There are nine protected characteristics: AGE DISABILITY GENDER REASSIGNMENT MARRIAGE AND CIVIL PARTNERSHIP RACE RELIGION OR BELIEF SEX SEXUAL ORIENTATION PREGNANCY OR MATERNITY Resources: Equalities Statement LANGUAGE OF INCLUSION YMCA Brighton Single Equality Scheme includes types of discrimination EIA template PRIVILEDGE AND MISTAKES INFORMATION SHEET
