Northern Ireland Statutory Rule 2003 United Kingdom

Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003

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What's here

4 compliance obligations, 3 practical guides · 4 journeys

Penalty landscape

2 of 4 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 2 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Who this Act binds

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  • Any Person 2

Plus 2 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.

Step-by-step journeys using this legislation

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Relevant guidance

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What this Act requires

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Part I — GENERAL

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Part II — DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING

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Part III — OTHER UNLAWFUL ACTS

s.025

Aiding unlawful acts

Unlimited fine
  • Make false statement that sexual orientation discrimination is lawful Any Person
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Part IV — GENERAL EXCEPTIONS FROM PARTS II AND III

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Part V — FUNCTIONS OF THE EQUALITY COMMISSION

s.030

General duty of Commission

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Equality Commission must eliminate discrimination and promote equality Statutory regulator
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Part VI — ENFORCEMENT

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Part VII — SUPPLEMENTAL

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Schedules

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Enforcement and responsible bodies

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EHRC

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Statutory body responsible for enforcing equality and non-discrimination laws. Provides guidance on the Equality Act 2010, conducts inquiries, and can take enforcement …

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