1. “New Equality Issues” covered by the Act
Federico Podeschi

2. Protected Characteristics
LGBT-related
Protected Characteristics
Gender reassignment
Marriage and civil partnership
Sex
Sexual orientation

3. Gender Reassignment
The process of transitioning from one gender to another.

4. Marriage and Civil Partnership
Marriage is defined as a 'union between a man and a woman'.
Same-sex couples can have their relationships legally recognised as 'civil partnerships'. 
Civil partners must be treated the same as married couples on a wide range of legal matters.

5. Sex
A man or a woman.

6. Sexual Orientation
Whether a person's sexual attraction is towards their own sex, the opposite sex or to both sexes.

7. Sexual orientation discrimination
Sexual orientation discrimination includes being treated less favourably because:
you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or straight
people think you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or straight, or
you are associated with someone who is lesbian, gay, bisexual or straight, for example a friend, relative or colleague.

8. When is it lawful to discriminate on the grounds of sexual orientation?
Genuine Occupational Circumstances
Commercial goods and services
Organised religion
Charities

9. When does the Act apply? Working and earning Learning and Training
Shop, services, clubs, and associations
Care and healthcare
Housing and property
Justice and the legal system
Public services

10. A fundamental difference
New groups are now provided the same levels of protection from discrimination across all the protected characteristics and all sectors.

11. Association
Protecting people discriminated against because they are perceived to have, or are associated with someone who has, a protected characteristic, For example protecting children of LGBT people from discrimination.

12. Gender Reassignment
Changing the definition of gender reassignment, by removing the requirement for medical supervision.

13. Private Clubs
Extending protection in private clubs to sex, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, and gender reassignment.

14. Equality Duty
Extending the equality duty to require the public sector to take into account the needs of all protected groups

15. What next? Review your current position
Develop an Equality Policy and Action Plan
Promote equality and good employment practice
Specific guidance
Equality training
Deal properly with complaints and grievances
Monitor progress

16. How can the LGBT Excellence Centre Support you?
Access to the LGBT community
Access to LGBT organisations
Access to our membership
Wales Council for LGBT People
Broadcasting and promotion opportunities
Training and consultancy

18. Getting the Rainbow Mark
Free to members
Ten simple assessment criteria
Guidance and support
Networking opportunities
Sharing resources and good practice
Literature , briefings, and resources

19. LGBT Excellence Centre
376, Newport Road
Cardiff
CF23 9AE
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