Beyond Protected Characteristics: The Equality Act in Practice

Last Updated
13 August 2026
Source
Third Sector Human Rights and Equalities (THRE)

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment

Specific Action(s):

3B. Develop equality and human rights policies

Implementation Levels:

Foundation

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

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:

Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists HR Professionals Legal & Compliance Staff Policy Officers/Makers Senior Leaders/Management

PSED Needs:

Advance equality of opportunity Eliminate discrimination

Protected Characteristics:

Age Disability Gender reassignment Marriage and civil partnership Pregnancy and maternity Race Religion or belief Sex Sexual orientation Socioeconomic status

Resource content

A resource on the Equality Act and protected characteristics, with case studies from organisations showing how to put the Act into practice beyond basic compliance.

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