Title IX protects against sex discrimination. Section 504 & ADA protect disabled students. Race, religion, age discrimination also prohibited. You can get compensation, grade changes, and policy reforms.
Education institutions in the UK are legally required to treat all students equally regardless of protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. These protected characteristics include race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, age, and marriage/civil partnership status.
Schools, colleges, and universities must make reasonable adjustments for disabled students, prevent harassment and victimization, and actively promote equality. When institutions fail to meet these obligations, students can file discrimination complaints with the institution, escalate to the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) for higher education, or bring claims to employment tribunals (for staff) or county courts (for students).
Successful discrimination claims can result in compensation for financial losses, injury to feelings (typically £1,000-£50,000+ depending on severity), and orders requiring the institution to change its policies. Recent high-profile cases have resulted in six-figure compensation awards for systemic discrimination and reputational damage.
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