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Closed Make Asexuality a Protected Characteristic under the Equality Act 2010

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Asexuality is a valid sexual orientation and unfortunately asexual people can face discrimination and hate crimes against them. Asexual people must be protected, just as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual etc people are, under the Equality Act 2010.

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