Equality and Human Rights Commission

Everyone has an equal right to access shops and services, and to be treated with fairness and respect, whatever their sexual orientation.

Example

Two men are refused a hotel room with a double bed, although one is available, because the hotel says it is against their policy to allow adults of the same sex to share a bed. This is unlawful direct discrimination.

Example

If a loan company refused to give loans to customers who have had an HIV test, this could be indirect discrimination against gay men, who may be more likely than others to have had such a test.