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Protected characteristics

Definition in primary legislation

From:

Equality Act 2010, S.4

Legislation

The following characteristics are protected characteristics-- - age; - disability; - gender reassignment; - marriage and civil partnership; - pregnancy and maternity; - race; - religion or belief; - sex; - sexual orientation.

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