(4) Marriage and civil partnership discrimination is—
(a) discrimination within section 13 because of marriage and civil partnership;
(b) discrimination within section 19 or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is marriage and civil partnership.
(5) Pregnancy and maternity discrimination is discrimination within section 17 or 18. …
(8) Sex discrimination is—
(a) discrimination within section 13 because of sex;
(b) discrimination within section 19 or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is sex.
(9) Sexual orientation discrimination is—
(a) discrimination within section 13 because of sexual orientation;
(b) discrimination within section 19 or 19A where the relevant protected characteristic is sexual orientation.”
117. These key concepts are then applied in the subsequent parts of the EA 2010 which set out what conduct is unlawful and the exemptions that can be invoked in certain circumstances. We summarise them by way of overview in the next 11 paragraphs.
118. Part 3 (see also Schedules 2 and 3) makes it unlawful (in relation to all protected characteristics except marriage and civil partnership – section 28(1)(b) – and age so far as relating to those under 18 – section 28(1)(a)) to discriminate against (in other words, directly or indirectly), or to harass or victimise a person when providing a service (which is defined in section 31 to include the provision of goods or facilities) or when exercising a public function. Section 29 is the central provision in this Part and provides:
Page 36
