A general guide on how you are protected from discrimination under the Equality Act and what your rights are.
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Sometimes people who have mental health problems are treated unfavourably because of their mental health condition. This is called discrimination and, if you experience it, you may have a legal right to challenge it.
The Equality Act 2010 is the law that protects you from discrimination and gives you the right to challenge it.
See our pages on disability discrimination for more information.
See our full list of legal terms.This information was published in August 2019. We will revise it in 2022.
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