Protected Characteristics
Protected Characteristic. – This turn of phrase can be related to
Race
Sexual Orientation
Sex
Religion or Belief
Being a Transsexual
Age
Disability
Pregnancy/Maternity
Being married or civil partnership
Breast feeding Mothers
If you are in a restaurant or public building it will not be possible for anyone to ask you to go somewhere else to breast feed your baby or to leave the premises, as this will be deemed unlawful, as this is discrimination.
Transsexual People
This group of people will now have greater rights under the new law as they will no longer have to be under medical supervision to ensure protection from harassment or discrimination. If you are the partner or associate of a transsexual and have been harassed or discriminated against due to that association you will now have greater protection too. Transgender people are not protected by the act.
Clubs and Groups
Which have over 25 members who have selection criteria will no longer be able to discriminate against transsexuals, pregnancy, gender, religion or belief. It will also cover visitors or guests of members who may be discriminated against on the same grounds. However, clubs which are only for men or women will continue to be able to operate.
