UK Government, the Law and Your Role
The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination in which areas?
AOnly in the workplace or place of work
BIn employment only — workplace discrimination
CEmployment, education, housing and service provision ✓
DOnly in public spaces and public services
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Employment, education, housing and service provision.
The Equality Act 2010 protects people from discrimination in employment, education, housing, and service provision. It covers nine "protected characteristics" including age, disability, race and sex.
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