the equality act 2010

• Makes direct + indirect discrimination on the basis of a protected characteristic illegal. 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