In December 2003, the Employment Directive, which outlawed discrimination and harassment in the workplace on the grounds of sexual orientation, came into force. The new law means that it will be unlawful to deny lesbian, gay and bisexual people jobs because of prejudice. It will enable individuals to take prompt and effective action to tackle harassment, and enable people to have an equal chance of training and promotion, whatever their sexual orientation.

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