Which characteristic is NOT protected under the Equality Act?

The characteristic that is not protected under the Equality Act is height. The Equality Act establishes legal protections against discrimination based on specific characteristics, known as "protected characteristics." These include age, religion or belief, and sexual orientation, among others.

Height, however, is not included in the list of protected characteristics defined by the Act. This means that there is no legal framework in place that specifically prohibits discrimination based solely on a person's height in the same manner as the other listed characteristics. As a result, while people may experience negative treatment or bias due to their height, they do not have the same legal recourse as they would if they faced discrimination based on a protected characteristic. This distinction is crucial for understanding the legal context of discrimination and equality rights in the UK.