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Protected characteristics

Last Updated
17 December 2025
Source
Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

1D. Ensure compliance with legal obligations 3A. Understand legal obligations 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes

Implementation Levels:

Foundation

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Culture and Heritage Economic Development/Enterprise Education Emergency Services Environment Government Health and social care Housing Human Rights Justice Local authorities Third Sector Transport

Role:

Analysts Board Members Communications Staff Community organisations Data Managers Education Professionals Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Frontline Staff Healthcare Professionals HR Professionals Legal & Compliance Staff Middle managers Other Policy Officers/Makers Procurement Staff Senior Leaders/Management Training & Development Staff

Resource content

A guide explaining the nine protected characteristics (such as age, disability, race and sex) under the Equality Act 2010 and how people are protected from discrimination.

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