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15 Equal Opportunities

1. Introduction

There are many situations where you could be discriminated against, for example because of your age,or your sex or because you are gay or lesbian. This leaflet explains the laws that protect you from discrimination, and what you can do if you are discriminated against.

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There is information on:

2. When discrimination can happen

3. Types of discrimination

4. Sex discrimination

5. Transgender people

6. Discrimination because you are gay or lesbian

7. Discrimination because of your religion or beliefs

8. Discrimination because of your age

9. What you can do about discrimination

10. Dealing with discrimination at work

11. Going to an employment tribunal

12. Dealing with other types of discrimination

13. The Human Rights Act

14. Further help

15. About this leaflet


This leaflet was published by the Legal Services Commission (LSC). It was written in association with Sara Leslie

Leaflet Version: December 2007