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Sexual Orientation

The term sexual orientation does not just refer to lesbian, gay or bisexual people; heterosexual people are also included
As late as the 1960s, gay male sexuality was completely illegal, even between consenting adults in private.
Only in 2001 was an amendment made to equalise the age of consent for heterosexuals and homosexuals to 16.
UK legislation covers any discrimination based on someone's sexual orientation, regardless of whether it is true or not

Sexual Orientation is a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010.

The Act protects bisexual, gay, heterosexual and lesbian people. The law also covers perceived sexual orientation and discrimination by association.

Sexual orientation means a person's sexual orientation towards:

The University developed guidelines on Sexual Orientation in response to the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations and these have now been subsumed into the Single Equality Scheme and Action Plan. Please also see the Frequently Asked Questions on Sexual Orientation.

research into the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans students and staff in Higher Education.

- Stonewall works to achieve equality and justice for lesbians, gay men and bisexual people.

- a social, welfare and campaigning society within the University for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, undefined and asexual (LGBTUA) students.

Warwick Pride

Page contact: Samita Bawa Last revised: Wed 17 Aug 2011