In this section you will find information relating to the nine ‘protected characteristics’ defined in the Equality Act 2010.  These are:

• Age
• Disability
• Gender Reassignment
• Marriage and Civil Partnership
• Pregnancy and Maternity
• Race
• Religion or belief
• Sex (Gender)
• Sexual Orientation

The Equality Act simplified, strengthened and harmonised the previous legislation to provide Britain with a new discrimination law to protect individuals from unfair treatment and promote a fair and more equal society.

If you cannot find what you are looking for, please contact the Cheshire West and Chester Council’s Equality and Diversity Team on: 01244 976008 or via email: equalities@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or contact the Cheshire West Community Access Team on: 0300 123 7034 or via email: accesswest@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk