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Other characteristics (not protected)

As well as the 9 protected characteristics, you will have many other characteristics or actions you may have taken (either optional or non-optional) although these characteristics are not legally protected, strictly speaking.

Natural apperance

Dress style (e.g. hair, tattoos)

Body size or fitness

Political opinions

Personality

Social skills

Accent or first language

Ability to travel to work

Ongoing health issues

Personal affairs

Financial status

Culture

Hobbies and interests

Nationality

What if I or somebody else is being discriminated against because of these characteristics?

Even though these characteristics may not fall under the the legally protected ones, there are still laws and procedures against Bullying, Harassment and Victimisation.

Go to the Bullying, Harassment and Victimisation page to find out more