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Is that fair?

How to recognise discrimination

It’s upsetting and humiliating to be singled out for worse treatment because of who you are.If your GP refuses to treat you because you’re gay, for example, or you are made redundant from your job because you are pregnant. Treatment like this is called discrimination. Is that fair

You have a right not to be discriminated against. It’s completely unfair and, in many cases, against the law. If you think that you’ve been treated worse than others because of who you are, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will help you:

  • understand what discrimination is
  • recognise when someone might be discriminating against you
  • work out what your rights are
  • know where to get help.

Read our guide: Is that fair? How to recognise discrimination (1.0 MB).

Or, listen to our guide: 1 Is that fair? Contents and introduction 2 Is that fair? What's discrimination? 3 Is that fair? How do I know if it's happening to me? 4 Is that fair? Anti-discrimination laws 5 Is that fair? Other rights 6 Is that fair? Where to get help

August 2008

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'Is that discrimination?' is supported by the European Union Programme for Employment and Social Solidarity – PROGRESS 2007–2013. The information on these pages covers England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. For more information see About 'Is that discrimination?'.

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