L3 UNIT 7: Discrimination Law

Exercise 1 p. 76 : Complete the following sentence 

1. Discrimination means the fact of discriminating against another individual, in the 

provision of public services or in the workplace, on grounds of sex, gender 

reassignment, etc. 

2. Since the Equality Act, pregnant mothers have been protected by the law when 

breasfeeding in public places. 

3. Whereas religion is a protected characteristic, which corresponds to a set number of 

established religions, belief has a much wider scope and can encompass some 

very unconventional practices. 

4. Contrary to the Human Rights Act, the Equality Act allows a much wider range of 

behaviours to be protected.