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When can you use the public sector equality duty
you use the public sector equality duty? You may be able to use the public sector equality duty if you’ve been, or will be, affected by the way a public authority has made a decision about how
When can a public authority interfere with your human rights
rights can be restricted. Why can public authorities sometimes interfere with your human rights? Human rights belong to everyone. This means sometimes your rights may conflict with someone else’s rights
What's the public sector equality duty
orientation, may suffer a particular disadvantage or have particular needs. The public sector equality duty means public authorities must think about whether they should take action to meet these needs
Taking legal action about discrimination in the provision of goods and services
discrimination by a trader or service provider, you may be able to take legal action under the Equality Act. Read this page to find out more about taking legal action against a trader or service provider about
Indirect discrimination in the provision of goods and services
, because you’re gay or disabled. Indirect discrimination is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. If you've experienced unlawful discrimination by a trader or service provider, you may be able to do
Justifying discrimination
discrimination if someone treats you unfairly because of who you are. The Equality Act 2010 says if someone has a good enough reason for treating you unfairly, they may be able to justify discriminating
Services provided by a public authority - taking action about discrimination
as discrimination under the law, you may still have been treated badly or unfairly and you may be able to do something about that. For example, you may still be able to make a complaint about the way you
Who must comply with the public sector equality duty
of the state they may be a public authority. But it’s not enough for a private organisation to carry out a public service for it to count as a public authority. The courts will look at a number of things
Provision of goods and services - discrimination because of something connected to your disability
, you may have been discriminated against. The Equality Act 2010 calls this discrimination arising from disability. If you’ve been discriminated against, you may be able to do something about it. Read
Discrimination because of sexual orientation
. This means bisexual people. If sexual orientation discrimination takes place in any of the following situations it is illegal and you may be able to take action about it. employment and training education