Explanatory Notes

Equality Act 2010

2010 CHAPTER 15

8 April 2010

Commentary on Sections

Part 2: Equality: Key Concepts

Chapter 1: Protected characteristics
Section 4: The protected characteristics
Effect

34.This section lists the characteristics that are protected by subsequent provisions in the Act.

Background

35.The protected characteristics listed are the same as those protected by previous discrimination legislation in Great Britain.