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Closed petition Make asexuality a protected characteristic.

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In the equality act 2010, homosexual, bisexual and heterosexual persons are protected from discrimination. Asexual people, those who experience no sexual attraction at all, are not protected.

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    This petition will stay open until 14 June 2016.