Employing people in Northern Ireland
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UK Act of Parliament
1995
United Kingdom
Disability Discrimination Act 1995
At a glance
Enforced by
What's here
33 compliance obligations, 3 practical guides · 4 journeys
Penalty landscape
4 of 33 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 8 carry different penalties and 21 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Any Person 22
- Employer 3
- Responsible Person 1
- Operator 1
Plus 6 non-business duties on Crown ministers, regulators, local authorities or tribunals — shown collapsed under each section below.
Step-by-step journeys using this legislation
Walkthroughs that take you from a real business situation to compliance.
Relevant guidance
Practical guides for businesses affected by this Act, ordered by how closely they engage with it.
Direct — cites this Act
1 guidesMentioned in related content
2 guidesOther Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Any Person also bound by 2338 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Human Medicines Regulations 2012 2012 169 duties
- Merchant Shipping Act 1995 1995 144 duties
- Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 2016 101 duties
- Road Traffic Act 1988 1988 95 duties
- Air Navigation Order 2016 2016 95 duties
Employers also bound by 694 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 236 duties
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 1998 120 duties
- TULRCA 1992 1992 72 duties
- Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 1996 52 duties
- Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 2003 50 duties
Responsible Persons also bound by 104 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- MH(CT)(S)A 2003 2003 45 duties
- Climate Change Levy (General) Regulations 2001 2001 24 duties
- The Offshore Installations (Prevention of Fire and Explosion, and Emergency Response) Regulations 1995 1995 21 duties
- Offshore Installations (Offshore Safety Directive) (Safety Case ) Regulations 2015 2015 21 duties
- The Offshore Installations (Safety Case) Regulations 2005 2005 19 duties
Operators also bound by 730 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 2012 138 duties
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/2066 of 19 December 2018 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 (Text with EEA relevance) 2018 121 duties
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 601/2012 of 21 June 2012 on the monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions pursuant to Directive 2003/87/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance) (repealed) 2012 112 duties
- Space Industry Regulations 2021 2021 75 duties
- Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2016 on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in the area of animal health (‘Animal Health Law’) (Text with EEA relevance) 2016 66 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part I — Disability
Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part II — THE EMPLOYMENT FIELD AND DISTRICT COUNCILS
Employers: duty to make adjustments
- Make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees and job applicants Employer
Office-holders: duty to make adjustments
- Make reasonable adjustments for disabled office-holders Responsible Person
Occupational pension schemes: duty to make adjustments
- Make reasonable adjustments to occupational pension schemes Employer
Duty of employer to make adjustments.
- Make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees and job applicants Employer
Partnerships: duty to make adjustments
Unlimited fine- Make reasonable adjustments for disabled partners Any Person
Barristers: duty to make adjustments
- Barristers and chambers must make reasonable adjustments for disabled people Any Person
Advocates: duty to make adjustments
- Advocates must make reasonable adjustments for disabled persons Any Person
Trade organisations: duty to make adjustments
- Make reasonable adjustments for disabled people in trade organisations Any Person
Qualifications bodies: duty to make adjustments
- Make reasonable adjustments for disabled people in professional qualifications Any Person
Practical work experience: duty to make adjustments
- Make reasonable adjustments for people on practical work experience Any Person
Authorities and their members: duty to make adjustments
- Authorities must make reasonable adjustments for disabled members Any Person
Browse 42 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Meaning of “discrimination”
Meaning of “harassment”
Discrimination against applicants and employees.
Contract workers
Office-holders: introductory
Office-holders: discrimination and harassment
Office-holders: supplementary
Occupational pension schemes: non-discrimination rule
Occupational pension schemes: procedure
Occupational pension schemes: remedies
Occupational pension schemes: supplementary
Meaning of “discrimination”
Partnerships: discrimination and harassment
Partnerships: supplementary
Exemption for small businesses.
Barristers: discrimination and harassment
Advocates: discrimination and harassment
Enforcement, remedies and procedure.
Validity of certain agreements.
Charities and support for particular groups of persons.
Advertisements suggesting that employers will discriminate against disabled persons
Discrimination against contract workers.
Trade organisations: discrimination and harassment
Qualifications bodies: discrimination and harassment
Practical work experience: discrimination and harassment
Appeal against refusal of exemption certificate.
Interpretation of sections 15B and 15C
Authorities and their members: discrimination and harassment
Alterations to premises occupied under leases.
Relationships which have come to an end
Discriminatory advertisements
Instructions and pressure to discriminate
Occupational pension schemes.
Enforcement, remedies and procedure.
Enforcement of sections 16B(1) and 16C
Validity of contracts, collective agreements and rules of undertakings
Insurance services.
Alterations to premises occupied under leases.
Reasonable adjustments: supplementary
Charities and support for particular groups of persons.
Interpretation of Part 2
Premises provided otherwise than in course of a Part 2 relationship
Part III — Discrimination in Other Areas
Duty to make adjustments
- Private clubs and associations must make reasonable adjustments for disabled people Any Person
Let premises: discrimination in failing to comply with duty
Unlimited fine- Do not discriminate when failing to make reasonable adjustments to let property Any Person
Duty for purposes of section 24A(2) to provide auxiliary aid or service
- Provide auxiliary aids or services for disabled persons in let premises Any Person
Duty for purposes of section 24A(2) to change practices, terms etc
- Adjust business practices to avoid discriminating against disabled people Any Person
Premises that are to let: discrimination in failing to comply with duty
Unlimited fineOther duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- RQIA must enforce compliance regarding premises for let Statutory regulator
Browse 28 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Discrimination in relation to goods, facilities and services.
Meaning of “discrimination”
Duty of providers of services to make adjustments.
Employment services
Discrimination by public authorities
Exceptions from section 21B(1)
Meaning of “discrimination” in section 21B
Duties for purposes of section 21D(2) to make adjustments
Discrimination by private clubs etc.
Meaning of “discrimination”
“Member”, “associate” and “guest”
Application of sections 19 to 21 to transport vehicles
Discrimination in relation to premises.
Commonholds
Exemption for small dwellings.
Meaning of “discrimination”.
Exceptions to section 24A(1)
Sections 24C and 24D: supplementary and interpretation
Let premises: victimisation of persons to whom premises are let
Exceptions to section 24G(1)
Duties for purposes of section 24G(2)
Let premises and premises that are to let: justification
Sections 24 to 24K: power to make supplementary provision
Premises provisions do not apply where other provisions operate
Enforcement, remedies and procedure.
Validity and revision of certain agreements.
Alterations to premises occupied under leases.
Conciliation of disputes.
Part IV — Education
Duty of education authorities not to discriminate
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Education authorities must not discriminate against disabled students Local authority
Residual duty: supplementary provisions
- Avoid discrimination against disabled people in any circumstance Any Person
General qualifications bodies: duty to make adjustments
- Qualifications bodies must make reasonable adjustments for disabled people Any Person
Chapter 2A: duty to consult before making regulations
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must consult before making regulations Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 43 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Discrimination against disabled pupils and prospective pupils
Meaning of “discrimination”
Disabled pupils not to be substantially disadvantaged
Accessibility strategies and plans
Accessibility strategies and plans: procedure
Tribunals
Jurisdiction and powers of the Tribunal - England and Wales
Jurisdiction and powers of the Tribunal – Wales
Case friends — Wales
Advice and information — Wales
Resolution of disputes — Wales
Independent advocacy services — Wales
Procedure
Appeal from the Welsh Tribunal to the Upper Tribunal
Admissions
Exclusions
Roles of the Secretary of State and the Welsh Ministers
Civil proceedings
Validity and revision of agreements of responsible bodies
Interpretation
Discrimination against disabled students and prospective students
Meaning of “discrimination”
Meaning of “harassment“
Responsible bodies' duties to make adjustments
Further education etc. provided by local authorities and schools
Relationships which have come to an end
Instructions and pressure to discriminate
Discriminatory advertisements
Enforcement, remedies and procedure
Occupation of premises by educational institutions
Validity and revision of agreements
Education of disabled persons.
Further and higher education of disabled persons. 1992 c.13.
Further and higher education of disabled persons: Scotland. 1992 c. 37.
Interpretation
General qualifications bodies: discrimination and harassment
Meaning of “discrimination”
Meaning of “harassment”
Enforcement, remedies and procedures
Alterations to premises occupied under leases
Chapter 2A: claims, leased premises and certain agreements
Conciliation for disputes
Application to Isles of Scilly
Part 5A — Public authorities
General duty
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Public authorities must promote equality for disabled people Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 1 other section in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Meaning of “public authority” in Part 5A
Part 5B — Improvements to dwelling houses
Browse 7 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Exceptions from section 49A(1)
Power to impose specific duties
Duties under section 49D: compliance notices
Enforcement of compliance notices
Improvements to let dwelling houses
Conciliation of disputes
Conciliation of disputes: rented housing in Scotland
Part V — Public Transport
Taxi accessibility regulations.
Fine up to £1,000- Fail to meet taxi accessibility regulations Any Person
Carrying of passengers in wheelchairs.
Fine up to £1,000- Fail to carry wheelchair passenger as required Any Person
Carrying of guide dogs and hearing dogs.
Fine up to £1,000- Carry guide and hearing dogs in taxis without extra charge Operator
Carrying of assistance dogs in private hire vehicles
Fine up to £1,000- Refuse a booking or charge extra because of an assistance dog Any Person
PSV accessibility regulations.
Fine up to £2,500- Operate or allow a non‑compliant public service vehicle Any Person
Accessibility certificates.
Fine up to £2,500- Use a public service vehicle without required accessibility certificate Any Person
Rail vehicle accessibility compliance certificates
- Obtain an accessibility compliance certificate for rail vehicles Any Person
Rail vehicle accessibility compliance certificates: supplementary
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State may set rules for rail vehicle accessibility certificates Crown / Minister / Government department
Penalties under sections 47D to 47H: procedure
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
- Secretary of State must notify and explain penalty decisions Crown / Minister / Government department
Forgery and false statements.
2 years imprisonment- Forge or misuse disability exemption or accessibility certificates Any Person
Browse 22 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Designated transport facilities.
New licences conditional on compliance with taxi accessibility regulations.
Exemption from taxi accessibility regulations.
List of wheelchair-accessible vehicles providing local services
Appeals Appeal against refusal of exemption certificate
Requirements as to disabled passengers in Scotland.
Approval certificates.
Special authorisations.
Reviews and appeals.
Fees.
Rail vehicle accessibility regulations.
Exemption from rail vehicle accessibility regulations.
Rail vehicle accessibility compliance certificates: fees
Penalty for using rail vehicle without accessibility compliance certificate
Penalty for using rail vehicle that does not conform with accessibility regulations
Penalty for using rail vehicle otherwise than in conformity with accessibility regulations
Sections 47E and 47F: inspection of rail vehicles
Sections 47E and 47F: supplementary powers
Penalties under sections 47D to 47H: amount, due date and recovery
Penalties under sections 47D to 47H: appeals
Sections 46 to 47H: interpretation
Offences by bodies corporate etc.
Part VI — The National Disability Council
Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Part VII — Supplemental
Aiding unlawful acts.
Unlimited fine- Aid unlawful discrimination act Any Person
Browse 9 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Codes of practice prepared by the Secretary of State.
Codes of practice.
Further provision about codes issued under section 53.
Codes of practice.
Victimisation.
Help for aggrieved persons in obtaining information etc.
Liability of employers and principals.
Statutory authority and national security etc.
National security
Part VIII — Miscellaneous
Browse 15 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
Appointment by Secretary of State of advisers.
Amendment of Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944.
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Restriction of publicity: Employment Appeal Tribunal.
Application to Crown etc.
Police
Other police bodies
Application to Parliament.
Government appointments outside Part II.
Regulations and orders.
Exercise of discretion under section 67(5A)
Annual report on rail vehicle exemption orders
Interpretation.
Financial provisions.
Short title, commencement, extent etc.
Schedules
Modifications of this Act in its application to Northern Ireland
Fine up to £2,500- Use regulated public service vehicle in breach of conditions Any Person
Browse 185 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
Past Disabilities
Sections 17A(8) and 25(6) , 31ADA Enforcement and Procedure
Premises Occupied Under Leases
Repeals
Provisions Supplementing Section 1
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(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), a person who has cancer,...
(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies to any person whose name is,...
(1) Where— (a) a person has a progressive condition (such...
In this Schedule, “HIV infection” means infection by a virus...
The modifications referred to in section 2 are as follows....
(1) In Article 29 of the 2005 Order in paragraph...
In Articles 30(1)(c), (1A)(d), (1B)(c), (1C) and (1D) and 37(1)(d),...
In Article 35(8) of the 2005 Order after “not having...
In Article 37(4)(b) of the 2005 Order for “has” substitute...
References in Parts II , III and VA and Part...
References in Chapter 1 of Part 4 to a disabled...
References in Chapter 2 of Part 4 to a disabled...
In sections 3A(5) and 31AB(8), after “not having that particular...
In sections 4A(1), 4B(4), 4E(1), 4H(1), 6B(1), 7B(1), 14(1), 14B(1),...
In sections 4A(3)(b), 4E(3)(b), 4H(3)(b), 6B(3)(b), 7B(3)(b), 14(3)(b), 14B(3)(b), 14D(3)(b)...
In section 28B(3)(a) and (4), after “disabled” insert “or that...
In section 28C(1), in paragraphs (a) and (b), after “not...
In section 28S (a) in subsection (3)(a), after “disabled” insert...
In subsections (1), (1A), (1B) (1C) and (1D) of section...
In subsection (1) of that section as substituted by paragraphs...
In section 24(3)(e)(i) and (f)(i), after “having” insert “ had...
In sections 24D(2)(a) and 24J(3)(b), for “did not have” substitute...
For paragraph 2(1) to (3) of Schedule 1, substitute—
References in Chapter I of Part III of the 2005...
References in Chapter II of Part III of the 2005...
In Article 15(3)(a) and (4) of the 2005 Order, after...
In Article 16(1) of the 2005 Order, in sub-paragraphs (a)...
Schedule 3 para.10
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Schedule 3 para.12
Schedule 3 para.13
Schedule 3 para.14
Schedule 3 para.15
(1) Except as provided by section 31ADA, no civil or...
(1) A county court or a sheriff court shall not...
(1) In any proceedings under section 31ADA, a certificate signed...
(1) Except as provided by Part 2, no civil or...
(1) An employment tribunal shall not consider a complaint under...
(1) In any proceedings under section 17A or 25(8) ,...
(1) Except as provided by section 25 no civil or...
(1) A county court or a sheriff court shall not...
(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a party to proceedings under...
(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies to a remedy other than—
In any proceedings under section 25, the amount of any...
(1) In any proceedings under section 25, a certificate signed...
Schedule 3 para.9
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(1) A term of a contract is void where—...
In this Schedule “collective agreement” means any agreement relating to...
Any reference in this Schedule to this Part of this...
Where a term to which section 26(1A)(c) applies is a...
(1) Paragraph 1(3) does not apply—
(1) On the application of a disabled person interested...
(1) This Part of this Schedule applies to—
A disabled person to whom this paragraph applies may present...
In the case of a complaint about—
In the case of a complaint about a rule made...
(1) When an employment tribunal finds that a complaint...
The avoidance by virtue of paragraph 4(2) of any term...
If any question arises as to whether the occupier has...
Schedule 4 para.10
Schedule 4 para.11
Schedule 4 para.12
Schedule 4 para.13
Schedule 4 para.14
If any question arises as to whether a general qualifications...
(1) If the general qualifications body has applied in writing...
(1) In any proceedings on a claim under section 31ADA...
(1) In any proceedings on a complaint under section 17A...
Regulations may make provision as to circumstances in which—
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision supplementing,...
If any question arises as to whether the occupier has...
(1) If the occupier has applied in writing to the...
(1) In any proceedings on a claim under section 25...
(1) In any proceedings on a complaint under section 25(8)...
Regulations may make provision as to circumstances in which—
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision supplementing,...
RESPONSIBLE BODIES FOR SCHOOLS
(1) The bodies responsible for schools in England and Wales...
(1) The bodies responsible for schools in Scotland are set...
RESPONSIBLE BODIES FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
(1) The bodies responsible for educational institutions in England and...
(1) The bodies responsible for relevant institutions in Scotland are...
MODIFICATIONS OF CHAPTER 2 OF PART 4
The following is substituted for section 28R— 28R Higher and...
In subsections (2) and (4) of section 28T, for “any...
In section 28W(1)(a) for “by an educational institution” there is...
Sections 28SA, 28UA, 28UB, 28UC, 28V(1A) and 31A are omitted....
The following is substituted for section 28R— Further education etc...
Subsections (1A) to (1D) of section 28T are omitted and...
In subsections (2) and (4) of section 28T, for “any...
In section 28W(1)(a) for “by an educational institution” there is...
Section 31A is omitted.
The following is substituted for section 28R— Recreational or training...
In section 28S (Meaning of “discrimination”), the following subsection is...
Subsections (1A) to (1D) of section 28T (responsible bodies' duties...
In section 28S (Meaning of “discrimination”), the following subsections are...
Subsections (1A) to (1D) of section 28T are omitted and...
In subsections (2) and (4) of section 28T, for “any...
In section 28W(1)(a) for “by an educational institution” there is...
Sections 28SA, 28UA, 28UB, 28UC, 28V(1A) and 31A are omitted....
In subsections (2) and (4) of section 28T, for “any...
In section 28W(1)(a) for “by an educational institution” there is...
Section 31A is omitted.
The following is substituted for section 28R— 28R Further education...
In section 28S (meaning of “discrimination”), the following subsection is...
In section 28S, the following subsections are substituted for subsections...
Subsections (1A) to (1D) of section 28T (responsible bodies' duties...
The National Disability Council
(1) The Council shall be a body corporate.
The Council has power to regulate its own procedure (including...
(1) The Council shall consist of at least 10, but...
(1) Each member shall be appointed for a term which...
(1) The Secretary of State may pay such remuneration or...
The Secretary of State shall provide the Council with such...
The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision—
(1) As soon as is practicable after the end of...
Consequential Amendments
In section 12(1) of the Employment and Training Act 1973...
In section 136(1) of the Employment Protection (Consolidation) Act 1978...
In paragraph 9 of Schedule 7 to the Companies Act...
In section 7 of the Local Government and Housing Act...
In section 16 of the Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland)...
In its application to Northern Ireland this Act shall have...
In section 20(7) for paragraphs (b) and (c) substitute ;...
In section 22(4) and (6) omit “or (in Scotland) the...
(1) In section 25(1) omit “or (in Scotland) in reparation”....
In section 26(3) omit “or a sheriff court”.
Omit sections 29, 30 and 31.
(1) In section 32(1) for “Secretary of State” substitute “...
In section 33, for “Secretary of State”, wherever it occurs,...
For section 34 substitute— New licences conditional on compliance with...
Omit section 35.
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In section 36(7) for “licensing authority” substitute “ Department of...
(1) In section 37(5) and (6) for “licensing authority” substitute...
(1) In section 37A(5) and (6) for “licensing authority” substitute...
(1) In section 38(1) for “a licensing authority” substitute “...
Omit section 39.
(1) In section 40 for “Secretary of State” wherever it...
(1) In section 41(2) for “Secretary of State” substitute “...
(1) In section 42 for “Secretary of State” wherever it...
In section 43 for “Secretary of State” wherever it occurs...
(1) In section 44 for “Secretary of State” wherever it...
(1) In section 45 for “Secretary of State” wherever it...
In section 4(6) for “Great Britain” substitute “ Northern Ireland...
(1) In section 46 for “Secretary of State” wherever it...
(1) In section 47 for “Secretary of State” wherever it...
Omit section 48(3).
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For section 52 substitute— Further provisions about codes issued under...
(1) In section 53 for “Secretary of State” wherever it...
For section 54 substitute— Further provisions about codes issued under...
In section 56(2) and (4) for “Secretary of State” substitute...
In section 59(1) after “Crown” where it twice occurs insert...
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(1) In section 60(1) to (3) for “Secretary of State”...
For section 61 substitute— Amendments of Disabled Persons (Employment) Act...
(1) In section 62(2) for “Secretary of State” substitute “...
Omit section 63.
(1) In section 64(3) for “England and Wales” substitute “...
Omit section 65.
For section 67 substitute— Regulations and orders etc. (1) Any power under this Act to make regulations or...
(1) For section 68(1) substitute— (1) In this Act— “...
(1) In section 70(3) for “Secretary of State” substitute “...
(1) In Schedule 1 in paragraph 7(1) for “Act 1944”...
(1) In section 8(3) omit “or (in Scotland) in reparation”....
(1) In Schedule 3 in paragraph 1—
(1) In Schedule 4 in paragraphs 2(1) and (5) and...
For Schedules 6 and 7 substitute— SCHEDULE 6 Consequential Amendments...
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(1) In section 10(1)(b) omit “or recognised body”.
— In section 12(5) for “Great Britain” where it twice...
(1) In section 19(3)(g) for “section 2 of the Employment...
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Official guidance
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- A history of human rights in Britain | EHRC (opens in a new tab) from EHRC Detailed Guidance
- What is the Equality Act? | EHRC (opens in a new tab) from EHRC Detailed Guidance
- Equality Act 2010 | EHRC (opens in a new tab) from EHRC Detailed Guidance
- ECNI employer guidance on fair employment monitoring (opens in a new tab) Detailed Guidance
Enforcement and responsible bodies
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Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority
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