Part 2Equality: key concepts
Chapter 2Prohibited conduct
Discrimination: supplementary
25References to particular strands of discrimination
1
Age discrimination is—
a
discrimination within section 13 because of age;
b
discrimination within section 19 F1or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is age.
2
Disability discrimination is—
a
discrimination within section 13 because of disability;
b
discrimination within section 15;
c
discrimination within section 19 F2or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is disability;
d
discrimination within section 21.
3
Gender reassignment discrimination is—
a
discrimination within section 13 because of gender reassignment;
b
discrimination within section 16;
c
discrimination within section 19 F3or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is gender reassignment.
4
Marriage and civil partnership discrimination is—
a
discrimination within section 13 because of marriage and civil partnership;
b
discrimination within section 19 F4or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is marriage and civil partnership.
5
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination is discrimination within section 17 or 18.
6
Race discrimination is—
a
discrimination within section 13 because of race;
b
discrimination within section 19 F5or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is race.
7
Religious or belief-related discrimination is—
a
discrimination within section 13 because of religion or belief;
b
discrimination within section 19 F6or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is religion or belief.
8
Sex discrimination is—
a
discrimination within section 13 because of sex;
b
discrimination within section 19 F7or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is sex.
9
Sexual orientation discrimination is—
a
discrimination within section 13 because of sexual orientation;
b
discrimination within section 19 F8or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is sexual orientation.