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Protected Characteristics refer to nine characteristics covered in the Equality Act 2010. Discrimination against these characteristics is unlawful.

The nine characteristics are:

  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender reassignment
  • Marriage and civil partnership
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Race
  • Religion or belief
  • Sex (man or woman)
  • Sexual orientation

For a full explanation of how each characteristic and how they are protected, see related links below.

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