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Age discrimination - when discrimination is allowed in the provision of goods or services
advice for Wales Generally speaking, a trader or service provider isn’t allowed to discriminate against you because of your age. However, there are some exceptions in the Equality Act 2010. Read
When must public authorities make reasonable adjustments
authorities, like the police or a local authority, must take steps to remove the barriers you face because of your disability when they carry out their work. The Equality Act 2010 calls this the duty to make
Check how you’ve been discriminated against
steps. The Equality Act describes what types of behaviour count as unlawful discrimination. You’ll need to show that what happened meets the definition of one or more types of unlawful discrimination
Gathering evidence about housing discrimination
The Equality Act 2010 If you haven't already checked, make sure your housing problem is covered by the Equality Act before you take any action - check if your problem is discrimination. If you're
Who must comply with the public sector equality duty?
Who must comply with the public sector equality duty? This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales The Equality Act
Taking action about discrimination in health and care services
. However, there are strict time limits for taking legal action so it's best to act as early as possible. Check if what you experienced was discrimination The Equality Act 2010 protects you from
Direct discrimination in the provision of goods and services
consumer pages for more information. When is it direct discrimination? The law which says you mustn’t be discriminated against is called the Equality Act 2010. Discrimination which is against
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
Pregnancy and maternity discrimination
because you’re pregnant, breastfeeding or because you’ve recently given birth, you may have been discriminated against. The Equality Act 2010 calls this pregnancy and maternity discrimination. If you’ve
Public sector equality duty - taking action
Public sector equality duty - taking action This advice applies to England. See advice for See advice for Northern Ireland, See advice for Scotland, See advice for Wales The Equality Act 2010 says