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