It promotes equality of opportunity for all, giving every individual the chance to achieve their potential, free from prejudice and discrimination.
EHRC has a duty to challenge prejudice and disadvantage and promote the importance of human rights, enforcing equality laws on age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation and encourage compliance with the Human Rights Act.
In the non-work context, protection against maternity discrimination is for 26 weeks after giving birth, and this includes treating a woman unfavourably because she is breastfeeding.
Wherever one was born, wherever their parents came from, whatever the colour of their skin, they have a right to be treated fairly and be protected against racial discrimination and prejudice.
Religion or belief should not interfere with anybody’s right to be treated fairly at work, at school, in shops or while accessing public services such as health care and housing.
The law protects the citizen against discrimination in the workplace, including harassment, on grounds of sexual orientation.