What the Equality Act says about Sexual Orientation discrimination

The Equality Act 2010 says you must not be discriminated against because:

• you are heterosexual, gay, lesbian or bisexual

• someone thinks you have a particular sexual orientation (this is known as discrimination by perception)

• you are connected to someone who has a particular sexual orientation (this is known as discrimination by association)

In the Equality Act, sexual orientation includes how you choose to express your sexual orientation, such as through your appearance or the places you visit.