Discrimination

▶ Discrimination

• Am I protected from discrimination?

  If you've been treated unfairly because of who you are, it may be unlawful discrimination.  To find out if you are someone who mustn’t be discriminated against see this section of the Citizens Advice website.

• I think I've been discriminated against - what can I do?

  You may have been treated unfairly in some situations, but this is not always against the law. Understanding what counts as discrimination can be complicated.

  For help in how to spot discrimination and how to take action to stop it see this section of the Citizens Advice website 

• I think I’ve been discriminated against in the workplace – what can I do?

  If you have been discriminated against in the workplace or when applying for jobs, see this section of the Citizens Advice website.

• I've been a victim of hate crime - what can I do?

  If you've experienced an act of violence or hostility because of who you are or someone thinks you are, you may have been the victim of a hate incident or hate crime.  For more information, see this section of the Citizens Advice website. 

• I need more help – who can help me?

  The Equality Advisory and Support Service can provide further help about discrimination matters and has an Adviceline for those needing extra help.  More information can be found here on their website.

• FACT SHEETS

  A range of discrimination factsheets is available here.