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<p> </p><p>The Government is committed to access to Higher Education (HE) based on
talent and potential, irrespective of background. Promoting equal opportunities is
taken very seriously and we have put in place a strong legal framework which protects
the rights of people not to be discriminated against, through the Equality Act 2010.</p><p>
</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Whilst universities are independent and autonomous organisations,
responsible for their own admissions decisions, the Equality Act places clear duties
and responsibilities on them to ensure that students with protected characteristics
do not face discrimination or less favourable treatment whilst applying to, and studying
in, higher education.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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