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<p>The Equality Act 2010 does not recognise any precedence of rights beyond the special
circumstances of disability. However, in situations where there are multiple protected
characteristics to be considered, Government Departments, like other employers or
service providers, need to take decisions based on the facts.</p><p>Where the relevant
conditions apply, Departments may also choose to take targeted action to advance the
interests of and/or meet the specific needs of groups with a particular protected
characteristic in accordance with the positive action provisions in the Act.</p>
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