Makes direct + indirect discrimination on the basis of a protected characteristicillegal. These are: age, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion, disability, race, marriage and civil partnership + pregnancy and maternity
Prohibits discrimination in education, employment, access to goods and services and housing
Reasonable adjustments should be made by employers or service providers to ensure accessibility to all. for example, installing ramps or computer software.
Women have the right to breastfeed in public places
Pay secrecy clauses are now illegal - can't be prevented from disclosing your income to another person.
Covers victimisation and harassment on the basis of a protected characteristic