It replaced the old anti-discrimination law with one single Act, it become easier to strengthening and understand protection in some situations. It was set out different ways in which unlawful to treat someone. It is against the law to discrimination someone because of: Sexual orientation – sex - lack of belief/religion belief or religion – race including national origin, ethnic, nationality or colour - being pregnant or on maternity leave – being in civil partnership or married – disability – becoming or being a transsexual person –