Question
According to the Equality Act 2010 which of the following ig is NOT a protected characteristic? Choose the correct option and select Submit. Marriage and civil partnership Gender reassignment Pregnancy and maternity Sexual orientation Political party membership
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Answer
Political party membership
Explanation
The question is seeking to test your understanding of the Equality Act of 2010, a UK piece of legislation. The main objective of the Equality Act 2010 is to combine many separate discrimination laws into one place, making the law easier to understand with the ultimate aim of achieving equality within society. The Act lists certain 'protected characteristics': age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. These categories are explicitly mentioned in the Act and are therefore protected by law against discrimination. The question asks you to identify which of the given options is not a protected characteristic under this Act meaning it is not covered under this law. It's important for everyone, but particularly for employers and service providers to understand and avoid unlawful discrimination.