Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Make Asexuality a Protected Characteristic under the Equality Act 2010

Closed 1,124 signatures

What the petition asks

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.

Timeline

21 Jun 2021 Petition opened for signatures
21 Dec 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,124
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 21 Jun 2021
Closed 21 Dec 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.