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10 Jul 2014: Although people are protected against discrimination on grounds of religion and belief, it is unlawful for people to discriminate against people on grounds of sexual orientation even if their religion teaches

9 Jul 2014: Search site. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. Positive Action. Positive action is a range of measures allowed under the Equality Act 2010 which can be lawfully taken to encourage and train people from

9 Jul 2014: Like other protected groups, disabled people are not allowed to be discriminated, harassed or victimised for past or present disabilities. ... A History of Disability  explores how disabled peoples' lives are integral to the heritage all around us.

9 Jul 2014: Search site. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. Third-Party Harassment. The Equality Act 2010 also protects staff from harassment related to protected characteristics by people who are not employees of the University, such

9 Jul 2014: A racial group could be, for example, ‘Black Britons’ which would include people who are both black and British citizens.

9 Jul 2014: Heterosexism. The assumption that all people are heterosexual and that heterosexuality is the norm. ... Questioning. Refers to people who are uncertain about their sexual orientation or gender identity.

9 Jul 2014: People who are not married nor in a civil partnership are not included in this protected group.

10 Jul 2014: Transgender. An umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from their birth gender. ... Transgender people may or may not alter their bodies hormonally and/or surgically.

10 Jul 2014: The number of people who need to be informed about the gender reassignment of the staff member should be carefully managed. ... teaching courses or Childcare Office positions) or vulnerable people. The Criminal Record Bureau has a specific service to

10 Jul 2014: Not all people who undertake gender reassignment choose to undergo medical or surgical treatment.