Section 25 — Equality Act 2010: References to particular strands of discrimination

References to particular strands of discrimination 25 1 Age discrimination is—

a discrimination within section 13 because of age;

b discrimination within section 19 or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is age.

2 Disability discrimination is—

a discrimination within section 13 because of disability;

b discrimination within section 15;

c discrimination within section 19 or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is disability;

d discrimination within section 21.

3 Gender reassignment discrimination is—

a discrimination within section 13 because of gender reassignment;

b discrimination within section 16;

c discrimination within section 19 or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is gender reassignment.

4 Marriage and civil partnership discrimination is—

a discrimination within section 13 because of marriage and civil partnership;

b discrimination within section 19 or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is marriage and civil partnership.

5 Pregnancy and maternity discrimination is discrimination within section 17 or 18.

6 Race discrimination is—

a discrimination within section 13 because of race;

b discrimination within section 19 or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is race.

7 Religious or belief-related discrimination is—

a discrimination within section 13 because of religion or belief;

b discrimination within section 19 or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is religion or belief.

8 Sex discrimination is—

a discrimination within section 13 because of sex;

b discrimination within section 19 or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is sex.

9 Sexual orientation discrimination is—

a discrimination within section 13 because of sexual orientation;

b discrimination within section 19 or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is sexual orientation.