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Sexuality / Sexual orientation - legislation
The last five years have seen several pieces of legislation to protect people of all sexual orientations.
In 2003, the Employment Equality (sexual orientation) regulations made it illegal to discriminate against current or potential employees based on their sexuality. The regulations provide greater protection in the workplace, and give clear, relevant definitions of harassment to help employers identify it.
When Civil Partnerships were introduced in 2005, same sex partners became entitled to many of the rights and responsibilities of married couples, including pension, inheritance and benefits rights.
And, as of April 2007, it became illegal to discriminate against service providers in education or public functions based on sexuality. The government introduced these regulations as part of the 2006 Equality Act.