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Difficulty: MediumFreedom from Unfair Discrimination

Under the Equality Act 2010, it is illegal for a business providing a public service to treat a customer unfairly based on certain 'protected characteristics'. Which of the following is a characteristic specifically protected by this law?

  1. Being in a marriage or civil partnershipAnswer
  2. B
    Belonging to a particular political party
  3. C
    Living in a specific geographical area
  4. D
    Having a specific level of personal wealth

Answer

Being in a marriage or civil partnership is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.
The Equality Act 2010 protects individuals from discrimination based on nine specific characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. The correct answer identifying marriage or civil partnership is a direct match to this legal list.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the relevant legislation mentioned in the question.
The Equality Act 2010.
This law provides the legal framework for protection against discrimination in the UK.
2
Recall the nine protected characteristics defined by the Act.
Age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Comparing the options against the official list identifies the correct answer.
3
Evaluate the options to find which one matches the list.
Marriage or civil partnership is on the list; political affiliation, geography, and wealth are not.
This confirms the correct choice while filtering out common misconceptions.

Key Concept

Protected Characteristics under the Equality Act 2010
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Freedom from Unfair Discrimination

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