UK Act of Parliament 2010 United Kingdom

Equality Act 2010

An Act to make provision to require Ministers of the Crown and others when making strategic decisions about the exercise of their functions to have regard to the desirability of reducing socio-economic inequalities; to reform and harmonise equality law and restate the greater part of the enactments relating to discrimination …

Status
Amended (in force with amendments)
Penalty ceiling
Imprisonment 14 of 92 obligations carry a fine up to £1,000. 13 carry different penalties and 65 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Any Person51 Employer17 Data Controller3 Director or Officer2 Trader1 Responsible Person1 Occupier1 Landlord1

Plus 15 duties on the regulator, Crown ministers and public bodies — folded into the section list below.

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Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts
Employer — also bound by 682 other Acts
Data Controller — also bound by 35 other Acts
Director or Officer — also bound by 429 other Acts
Trader — also bound by 825 other Acts
Responsible Person — also bound by 108 other Acts
Occupier — also bound by 235 other Acts
Landlord — also bound by 224 other Acts

What it requires

Sections creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

Socio-economic inequalities

1 of 3 sections shown
s.001 Public sector duty regarding socio-economic inequalities (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Public authorities must consider socio-economic inequality in strategic decisionsCrown / Minister / Government department
2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Part 2

Equality: key concepts

0 of 25 sections shown
Part 3

Services and public functions

1 of 4 sections shown
s.029 Provision of services, etc. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Do not discriminate, harass, or victimise when providing servicesTrader
3 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Part 4

Premises

2 of 7 sections shown
s.033 Disposals, etc. (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Do not discriminate, harass, or victimise when selling or letting premisesAny Person
s.035 Management (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Prevent discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in premises managementAny Person
5 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Part 5

Work

12 of 48 sections shown
s.039 Employees and applicants (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Do not discriminate or victimise employees or applicants; make reasonable adjustmentsEmployer
s.040 Employees and applicants: harassment (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Prevent harassment of employees and job applicantsEmployer
s.040 Employer duty to prevent sexual harassment of employees Regulated
  • Prevent sexual harassment of employeesEmployer
s.041 Contract workers (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Protect contract workers from discrimination, harassment, and victimisationDirector or Officer
s.044 Partnerships (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Prevent discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in partnershipsEmployer
s.045 Limited liability partnerships (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Prevent discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in LLPsEmployer
s.047 Barristers (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Prevent discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in legal chambersEmployer
s.048 Advocates (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Prevent discrimination, harassment, and victimisation of legal advocatesAny Person
s.053 Qualifications bodies (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Ensure non-discriminatory practices in professional qualificationsAny Person
s.055 Employment service-providers (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Do not discriminate when providing employment servicesAny Person
s.057 Trade organisations (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Prevent discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in trade organisationsAny Person
s.058 Official business of members (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authorities must not discriminate against or harass their membersLocal authority
36 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.060 Discriminatory statements
s.078 Equality action plans
Part 6

Education

3 of 16 sections shown
Part 7

Associations

8 of 8 sections shown
Part 8

Prohibited conduct: ancillary

5 of 5 sections shown
s.108 Relationships that have ended (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Continue to meet equality duties after a relationship endsAny Person

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.110 Liability of employees and agents (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Make false statement to employee/agent about Equality Act complianceEmployer
  • Making false statements about legal liability for discriminationEmployer

Unlimited fine · amended 8 times (opens in a new tab)

s.112 Aiding contraventions (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Aid another in breaching equality dutiesAny Person
  • Aid another to breach Equality Act discrimination rulesAny Person

Unlimited fine · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

Part 9

Enforcement

33 of 34 sections shown
s.124 Remedies: general (opens in a new tab) Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Tribunal may award compensation or recommendations for discriminationTribunal / Court

amended 7 times (opens in a new tab)

s.124 Remedies: compensation uplift in sexual harassment cases Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Tribunal must consider compensation uplift in sexual harassment casesTribunal / Court

amended 7 times

s.133 Remedies in pensions cases (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Employers must fund pension rights when tribunal awards a declarationEmployer

amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.134 Remedies in claims for arrears brought by pensioner members (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Fund pension scheme to cover equality breach awardsEmployer

amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.139 Equal pay audits

amended 1 time

s.140 Extension of time limits because of mediation in certain cross-border disputes

amended 2 times

s.140 Extension of time limits because of alternative dispute resolution in certain cross border or domestic contractual disputes

amended 2 times

s.140 Extension of time limits to facilitate conciliation before institution of proceedings

amended 2 times

1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional
Part 10

Contracts, etc.

7 of 7 sections shown
Part 11

Advancement of equality

11 of 11 sections shown
Part 12

Disabled persons: transport

34 of 36 sections shown
s.160 Taxi accessibility regulations (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to comply with taxi accessibility regulationsAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.164 Disabled passengers: duties of drivers Prosecution
  • Fail to carry disabled passenger or their equipmentAny Person
  • Fail to carry disabled passenger, wheelchair or mobility aidsAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.165 Disabled passengers in wheelchairs: duties of drivers of designated vehicles (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to carry wheelchair passengers as requiredAny Person
  • Failure of taxi or private hire driver to assist wheelchair usersAny Person

Fine up to £1,000 · amended 15 times (opens in a new tab)

s.165 Disabled passengers: assistance to identify and find vehicle Prosecution
  • Fail to assist disabled passenger to find vehicleAny Person
  • Fail to help a disabled passenger find a taxi or private hire vehicleAny Person

Fine up to £1,000 · amended 15 times

s.167 Disabled passengers: duties of operators of private hire vehicles Prosecution
  • Refuse booking for disabled passenger or charge extra dutyAny Person

Fine up to £1,000 · amended 9 times

s.168 Assistance dogs in taxis (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to carry or allow assistance dog in taxiAny Person
  • Refuse to carry assistance dog in taxiAny Person

Fine up to £1,000 · amended 2 times (opens in a new tab)

s.170 Assistance dogs in private hire vehicles (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Refuse booking or charge extra for assistance dogs in private hireAny Person
  • Refuse or overcharge for assistance dogs in private hire vehiclesAny Person

Fine up to £1,000 · amended 7 times (opens in a new tab)

s.175 Offence of contravening PSV accessibility regulations (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to comply with PSV accessibility regulationsAny Person
  • Use or allow a non‑accessible public service vehicleAny Person

Fine up to £2,500 · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.176 Accessibility certificates (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Operate a public service vehicle without required accessibility certificateAny Person

Fine up to £2,500 · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

s.181 Information for bus passengers

amended 1 time

s.181 Exemptions etc

amended 1 time

s.181 Guidance Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Secretary of State must issue and review guidance on bus passenger informationCrown / Minister / Government department

amended 1 time

s.181 Interpretation

amended 1 time

s.188 Forgery, etc. (opens in a new tab) Imprisonment
  • Forge, alter or misuse exemption or accessibility certificatesAny Person
  • Forge or misuse exemption, accessibility or approval certificatesAny Person

2 years imprisonment · amended 1 time (opens in a new tab)

2 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Part 13

Disability: miscellaneous

2 of 2 sections shown
Part 14

General exceptions

7 of 7 sections shown
Part 15

Family property

1 of 4 sections shown
s.198 Abolition of husband's duty to maintain wife (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Abolition of the common law duty for husbands to maintain wivesAny Person
3 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
Part 16

General and miscellaneous

9 of 17 sections shown
Schedules

Schedules

39 of 381 shown
s.004 Premises: reasonable adjustments (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments to rented or shared premises for disabled peopleData Controller
s.008 Work: reasonable adjustments (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled employees and job applicantsDirector or Officer
s.013 Education: reasonable adjustments (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled students and pupilsEmployer
s.015 Associations: reasonable adjustments (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled members and guestsAny Person
s.020 Duty to make adjustments (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled peopleAny Person
s.sch001 (1) In determining whether a person is a disabled person,... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Tribunal must consider relevant guidance when deciding disability statusTribunal / Court
s.sch001 (1) If the Minister decides to proceed with proposed guidance,... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Minister must lay disability guidance before Parliament for approvalCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch002 Services and public functions: reasonable adjustments (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled service usersAny Person
s.sch002 (1) A must comply with the first, second and third... Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled persons when providing services or exercising public functionsAny Person
s.sch004 This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments... Regulated
  • Understand when the duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to youAny Person
s.sch004 (1) This paragraph applies where A is a controller of... Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled tenants in let premisesData Controller
s.sch004 (1) This paragraph applies where A is a controller of... Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled people considering renting premisesData Controller
s.sch004 (1) This paragraph applies where A is a commonhold association;... Regulated
  • Commonhold associations must treat disabled residents fairlyAny Person
s.sch004 (1) This paragraph applies where A is a responsible person... Regulated
  • Make common parts accessible for disabled tenants when askedResponsible Person
s.sch004 (1) This paragraph applies where the relevant disabled person comes... Regulated
  • Do not penalise tenants or unit-holders for costs of making reasonable adjustments for disabled personsAny Person
s.sch008 (1) A must comply with the first, second and third... Regulated
  • Comply with the duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled personsEmployer
s.sch008 (1) A is not subject to a duty to make... Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees you know or should know aboutEmployer
s.sch008 (1) This paragraph applies if a duty to make reasonable... Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for interested disabled persons using your employment serviceEmployer
s.sch008 (1) This paragraph applies where A is an employer. Relevant... Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled contract workers supplied to clientsEmployer
s.sch009 Work: exceptions (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Make false or misleading statement about lawful work treatmentAny Person
  • Make false statements regarding occupational requirementsAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch009 (1) A person (A) does not contravene section 55(1) or... Prosecution
  • Knowingly or recklessly make false statement about discrimination exemptionAny Person

Unlimited fine

s.sch010 (1) A local authority in England and Wales must, in... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authorities must prepare, review and implement accessibility strategies for schoolsLocal authority
s.sch010 (1) The responsible body of a school in England and... Regulated
  • Prepare and implement an accessibility plan for disabled pupilsAny Person
s.sch011 (1) In the case of a maintained school within the... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • EHRC must not grant transitional exemption orders unless satisfied application is reasonableStatutory regulator
s.sch012 (1) In the case of a single-sex institution— Regulated
  • Apply for a transitional exemption order for single-sex institutionsEmployer
s.sch013 (1) This paragraph applies where A is the responsible body... Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils and applicantsAny Person
s.sch013 (1) This paragraph applies where A is the responsible body... Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled studentsAny Person
s.sch013 (1) This paragraph applies where A is the responsible body... Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled students and applicantsAny Person
s.sch013 (1) This paragraph applies where A is the responsible body... Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled people using your recreational or training facilitiesAny Person
s.sch014 (1) This paragraph applies to a trust deed or other... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Minister may modify discriminatory educational trust restrictions on applicationCrown / Minister / Government department
s.sch015 This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments... Regulated
  • Associations must make reasonable adjustments for members and guestsEmployer
s.sch015 (1) A must comply with the first, second and third... Regulated
  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled members, associates and guestsAny Person
s.sch017 Disabled pupils: enforcement (opens in a new tab) Prosecution
  • Fail to comply with tribunal document or attendance requirementsAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.sch017 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to the Welsh Tribunal.... Prosecution
  • Fail to comply with tribunal document or attendance orderAny Person

Fine up to £1,000

s.sch017 (1) A local authority in Wales must arrange for any... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authorities in Wales must provide advice and information on disability discrimination to disabled children and case friendsLocal authority
s.sch017 (1) A local authority in Wales must make arrangements with... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authority in Wales must set up dispute resolution arrangements for disabled childrenLocal authority
s.sch017 (1) Every local authority in Wales must— Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authorities in Wales must provide independent advocacy services for disabled childrenLocal authority
s.sch021 (1) This paragraph applies to proceedings relating to a contravention... Regulated
  • Request court to join landlord to disability discrimination proceedingsOccupier
s.sch026 In section 16(2) (courses of training etc. : duty to... Regulated
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Update training references from DDA 1995 to Equality Act 2010Crown / Minister / Government department
342 other schedules
s.sch001 Regulations may make provision for a condition of a prescribed...
s.sch001 This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to guidance...
s.sch001 The guidance may give examples of— (a) effects which it...
s.sch001 Before issuing the guidance, the Minister must—
s.sch001 The guidance comes into force on the day appointed by...
s.sch001 (1) The Minister may— (a) revise the whole or part...
s.sch001 (1) The effect of an impairment is long-term if—
s.sch001 (1) An impairment which consists of a severe disfigurement is...
s.sch001 Regulations may make provision for an effect of a prescribed...
s.sch001 (1) An impairment is to be treated as having a...
s.sch001 (1) This paragraph has effect for the purposes of the...
s.sch001 (1) Cancer, HIV infection and multiple sclerosis are each a...
s.sch001 (1) Regulations may provide for persons of prescribed descriptions to...
s.sch001 (1) This paragraph applies to a person (P) if—
s.sch001 (1) A question as to whether a person had a...
s.sch002 This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments...
s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies where A is concerned with the...
s.sch002 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of paragraph 3....
s.sch003 (1) Section 29 does not apply to the exercise of—...
s.sch003 (1) Section 29, so far as relating to disability discrimination,...
s.sch003 Section 29, so far as relating to religious or belief-related...
s.sch003 This Part of this Schedule is to be construed in...
s.sch003 (1) A person operating a blood service does not contravene...
s.sch003 (1) A service-provider (A) who refuses to provide the service...
s.sch003 A person (A) does not contravene section 29 only by...
s.sch003 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to age discrimination.
s.sch003 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to disability discrimination.
s.sch003 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to race discrimination so...
s.sch003 (1) This paragraph applies in relation to religious or belief-related...
s.sch003 A reference to entry clearance, leave to enter or remain...
s.sch003 (1) Section 29 does not apply to preparing, making or...
s.sch003 (1) Section 29 does not apply to the provision of...
s.sch003 (1) A person (A) does not contravene section 29, so...
s.sch003 (1) It is not a contravention of section 29, so...
s.sch003 Services and public functions: exceptions
s.sch003 (1) It is not a contravention of section 29, so...
s.sch003 (1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far...
s.sch003 (1) An approved celebrant (A) does not contravene section 29,...
s.sch003 Marriage according to religious rites: no compulsion to solemnize etc
s.sch003 No compulsion for religious organisations or persons acting on their behalf to act in relation to civil partnerships
s.sch003 Marriage and civil partnership: Scotland
s.sch003 Marriage of same sex couples: Scottish forces marriages
s.sch003 (1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far...
s.sch003 (1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far...
s.sch003 (1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far...
s.sch003 (1) A minister does not contravene section 29, so far...
s.sch003 (1) Section 29 does not apply to—
s.sch003 If a service is generally provided only for persons who...
s.sch003 (1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far...
s.sch003 (1) A person (P) does not contravene section 29, so...
s.sch003 (1) This paragraph applies where a person (P)—
s.sch003 (1) A person (A) who is the owner of a...
s.sch003 (1) Section 29 does not apply to the provision of...
s.sch003 This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to disability...
s.sch003 (1) Section 29 does not apply to—
s.sch003 (1) Section 29 does not apply to transporting people by...
s.sch003 Section 29 does not apply to anything governed by Regulation...
s.sch003 (1) A Minister of the Crown may by order amend...
s.sch003 (1) Section 29(6), so far as relating to relevant discrimination,...
s.sch003 Section 29 does not apply to— (a) the Security Service;...
s.sch003 In its application to a local authority in England and...
s.sch003 In its application to an education authority, section 29, so...
s.sch003 (1) In its application to a local authority in England...
s.sch003 Section 29, so far as relating to age discrimination, does...
s.sch004 (1) In deciding whether it is reasonable to take a...
s.sch004 (1) If A decides that it is reasonable to take...
s.sch004 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of section 36...
s.sch005 (1) This paragraph applies to the private disposal of premises...
s.sch005 (1) Section 36(1)(a) does not apply if—
s.sch005 (1) This paragraph applies to anything done by a person...
s.sch005 (1) Section 36(1) does not apply if—
s.sch005 A Minister of the Crown may by order amend paragraph...
s.sch006 (1) An office or post is not a personal or...
s.sch006 (1) An office or post is not a personal or...
s.sch006 A life peerage (within the meaning of the Life Peerages...
s.sch006 The office of diocesan or suffragan bishop is not a...
s.sch007 Neither a sex equality clause nor a maternity equality clause...
s.sch007 A sex equality clause does not have effect in relation...
s.sch007 (1) A sex equality rule does not have effect in...
s.sch007 (1) This paragraph applies where a man and a woman...
s.sch007 (1) A difference as between men and women is permitted...
s.sch007 (1) Regulations may amend this Part of this Schedule so...
s.sch008 This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments...
s.sch008 This paragraph applies where A is an advocate or advocate's...
s.sch008 This paragraph applies where A is a person who has...
s.sch008 This paragraph applies where A is a relevant person in...
s.sch008 This paragraph applies where A is a person who has...
s.sch008 In relation to the second requirement in a case within...
s.sch008 (1) This paragraph applies where A is a qualifications body....
s.sch008 This paragraph applies where— (a) A is an employment service-provider,...
s.sch008 This paragraph applies where A is a trade organisation. Relevant...
s.sch008 (1) This paragraph applies where A is a local authority....
s.sch008 This paragraph applies where A is, in relation to an...
s.sch008 An interested disabled person is a disabled person who, in...
s.sch008 (1) This paragraph applies where A is a principal. Relevant...
s.sch008 (1) This paragraph applies where A is a firm or...
s.sch008 (1) This paragraph applies where A is an LLP or...
s.sch008 This paragraph applies where A is a barrister or barrister's...
s.sch009 (1) A person (A) does not contravene a provision mentioned...
s.sch009 (1) It is not an age contravention for a person...
s.sch009 (1) It is not an age contravention for a person...
s.sch009 (1) It is not an age contravention for a person...
s.sch009 (1) It is not an age contravention for a person...
s.sch009 (1) It is not an age contravention for an employer...
s.sch009 (1) A person does not contravene a relevant provision, so...
s.sch009 (1) A Minister of the Crown may by order provide...
s.sch009 (1) A person does not contravene section 39(1)(b) or (2),...
s.sch009 (1) A person does not contravene this Part of this...
s.sch009 (1) A does not contravene a provision mentioned in sub-paragraph...
s.sch009 (1) A person (A) does not contravene a provision mentioned...
s.sch009 (1) It is not a contravention of this Part of...
s.sch009 A person (A) with an ethos based on religion or...
s.sch009 (1) A person does not contravene section 39(1)(a) or (c)...
s.sch009 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...
s.sch009 For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule, a...
s.sch009 (1) It is not an age contravention to dismiss a...
s.sch009 (1) A person does not contravene section 39(1)(a) or (c),...
s.sch010 (1) In preparing its accessibility strategy, a local authority must...
s.sch010 (1) In preparing an accessibility plan, the responsible body must...
s.sch010 (1) This sub-paragraph applies if the appropriate authority is satisfied...
s.sch010 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule....
s.sch011 (1) Section 85(1), so far as relating to sex, does...
s.sch011 (1) Section 85(1), so far as relating to sex, does...
s.sch011 (1) If the responsible body of a single-sex school decides...
s.sch011 Section 85(1) and (2)(a) to (d), so far as relating...
s.sch011 Section 85(2)(a) to (d), so far as relating to religion...
s.sch011 (1) A Minister of the Crown may by order amend...
s.sch011 (1) A person does not contravene section 85(1), so far...
s.sch012 (1) Section 91(1), so far as relating to sex, does...
s.sch012 (1) If the responsible body of a single-sex institution decides...
s.sch012 A person (P) does not contravene section 91(1) or (2)...
s.sch012 (1) The responsible body of an institution which is designated...
s.sch012 A person does not contravene section 91, so far as...
s.sch012 (1) A person does not contravene section 91(2)(b) or (d),...
s.sch013 This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments...
s.sch013 (1) An interested disabled person is a disabled person who,...
s.sch013 In deciding whether it is reasonable for A to have...
s.sch013 (1) This paragraph applies if a person has made a...
s.sch013 (1) This paragraph applies where A is a qualifications body...
s.sch014 (1) This paragraph applies to an educational endowment—
s.sch016 (1) An association does not contravene section 101(1) by restricting...
s.sch016 (1) An association does not contravene section 101(1) or (2),...
s.sch016 (1) An association (A) does not discriminate against a pregnant...
s.sch017 In this Schedule— “the Tribunal” means— in relation to a...
s.sch017 (1) The Scottish Ministers may make rules as to—
s.sch017 (1) Either of the persons specified in sub-paragraph (2) may...
s.sch017 The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp...
s.sch017 (1) This paragraph applies if appeal arrangements have been made...
s.sch017 (1) This paragraph applies if appeal arrangements have been made...
s.sch017 This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to the...
s.sch017 A claim that a responsible body in England has contravened...
s.sch017 (1) A claim that a responsible body for a school...
s.sch017 (1) Proceedings on a claim may not be brought after...
s.sch017 (1) This paragraph applies if the Tribunal finds that the...
s.sch017 (1) This paragraph applies to a child not over compulsory...
s.sch017 (1) A party to any proceedings on a claim under...
s.sch017 (1) If the Welsh Ministers are satisfied (whether on a...
s.sch017 (1) The Welsh Ministers must make regulations for the purpose...
s.sch017 This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to the...
s.sch017 A claim that a responsible body has contravened Chapter 1...
s.sch017 (1) This paragraph applies if the Tribunal finds the contravention...
s.sch018 (1) Section 149, so far as relating to age, does...
s.sch018 (1) In relation to the exercise of immigration and nationality...
s.sch018 (1) Section 149 does not apply to the exercise of—...
s.sch018 (1) Section 149(2) (application of section 149(1) to persons who...
s.sch018 (1) A Minister of the Crown may by order amend...
s.sch021 This Schedule applies for the purposes of Schedules 2, 4,...
s.sch021 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a binding obligation requires...
s.sch021 (1) This paragraph applies if— (a) A occupies premises under...
s.sch021 (1) This paragraph applies if, in a case within Part...
s.sch021 (1) Regulations may make provision as to circumstances in which...
s.sch021 An expression used in this Schedule and in Schedule 2,...
s.sch022 (1) A person (P) does not contravene a provision specified...
s.sch022 (1) A person (P) does not contravene a specified provision...
s.sch022 (1) A person does not contravene Part 5 (work) only...
s.sch022 A person does not contravene this Act only by doing...
s.sch022 (1) A person does not contravene this Act—
s.sch023 (1) This paragraph applies to anything done—
s.sch023 (1) This paragraph applies to an organisation the purpose of...
s.sch023 (1) A person does not contravene this Act, so far...
s.sch023 (1) A person (A) does not contravene this Act, so...
s.sch025 (1) This paragraph applies where a person concerned with the...
s.sch025 (1) This paragraph applies where an information society service provider...
s.sch025 (1) An information society service provider does not contravene this...
s.sch025 (1) This paragraph applies where an information society service consists...
s.sch025 (1) An information society service provider does not contravene this...
s.sch025 An injunction or interdict under Part 1 of the Equality...
s.sch025 (1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule....
s.sch026 In section 15 of the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944...
s.sch026 In section 17 (local and other public authority contracts: exclusion...
s.sch026 In section 218(3)(b) of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning...
s.sch026 In section 6 of the Education (Disability Strategies and Pupils'...
s.sch026 The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 is amended as...
s.sch026 In section 11(5) (means of providing information) for “provider of...
s.sch026 In section 12(6) (excessive cost of compliance) for “Disability Discrimination...
s.sch026 In section 16 of the Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003...
s.sch026 Paragraph 3(1)(e) of schedule 2 to the Education (Additional Support...
s.sch026 In section 194(1) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (interpretation),...
s.sch026 In section 9 of the Education (Additional Support for Learning)...
s.sch026 Omit section 18 (exceptions to section 17 relating to race...
s.sch026 In section 19 (provisions supplementary to or consequential on section...
s.sch026 The Employment Act 1989 is amended as follows.
s.sch026 In section 8 (exemption for discrimination in favour of lone...
s.sch026 (1) Section 12 . . . (Sikhs: requirements as to...
s.sch026 In section 28 (orders etc. ), omit subsections (2), (3)...
s.sch026 In section 29(1) (interpretation), omit the definition of “the 1975...
s.sch026 In section 7(2) of the Local Government and Housing Act...
s.sch026 The Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990 is amended...
s.sch026 In section 1(3) of the Teaching Council (Scotland) Act 1965,...
s.sch026 In section 2(4)(a) (functions in relation to training for employment...
s.sch026 For section 17 (encouragement of women, members of minority racial...
s.sch026 In section 62(7B) of the Further and Higher Education Act...
s.sch026 (1) Schedule A2 to the Trade Union and Labour Relations...
s.sch026 In section 39(2) of the Trade Union Reform and Employment...
s.sch026 In Schedule 6 (compromise contracts) omit paragraphs 1 and 2....
s.sch026 The Employment Tribunals Act 1996 is amended as follows.
s.sch026 In section 5(2)(c) (remuneration, fees and allowances) for “2A(1)(b) of...
s.sch026 In section 7(3)(h) (employment tribunal procedure regulations) for “2A(1)(b) of...
s.sch026 In section 12(1) of the Employment and Training Act 1973...
s.sch026 In section 12(1) (restriction of publicity in disability cases) for...
s.sch026 In section 18(1) (tribunal proceedings to which conciliation provisions apply)—...
s.sch026 In section 21(1) (Jurisdiction of appeal tribunal)—
s.sch026 (1) Section 126 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (acts...
s.sch026 In section 126 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration...
s.sch026 The Education Act 1996 is amended as follows.
s.sch026 (1) Section 317 of the Education Act 1996 (duties of...
s.sch026 In section 336(4A) (tribunal procedure) for “claim under Chapter 1...
s.sch026 In section 509AC(5)(interpretation etc ), in the definition of “disabled...
s.sch026 Omit section 583(5) (commencement etc : transitory provision relating to...
s.sch026 The Estate Agents Act 1979 is amended as follows.
s.sch026 In Schedule 35B (meaning of eligible child etc ), paragraph...
s.sch026 In Schedule 35C (school travel schemes), paragraph 14, in the...
s.sch026 (1) In Schedule 36A (education functions of local authorities) the...
s.sch026 In section 1(4) of the Teaching and Higher Education Act...
s.sch026 The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 is amended as...
s.sch026 In Schedule 5, in paragraph 6 (adjudicators, procedure) for subparagraphs...
s.sch026 (1) In Schedule 6, Part 5 (procedures for making transitional...
s.sch026 (1) In Schedule 7, in Part 6 (transitional exemption orders,...
s.sch026 In section 112(2) of the Transport Act 2000 (plans and...
s.sch026 (1) Schedule 5 to the Employment Act 2002 (tribunal jurisdiction)...
s.sch026 In section 5(3) (supplementary provisions about prohibition and warning orders)—...
s.sch026 The Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 is amended...
s.sch026 In section 439(4) (chargeable events) after “within the meaning of”...
s.sch026 In section 477(5) (chargeable events) after “within the meaning of”...
s.sch026 The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.
s.sch026 In section 27(5) (training and equality of opportunity)—
s.sch026 In section 337(9) (promotion of equal opportunities and training)—
s.sch026 In Schedule 12, in paragraph 23(6) (obligations of the Welsh...
s.sch026 The Finance Act 2004 is amended as follows.
s.sch026 In section 172A(5)(db) (surrender of pension benefits etc ) for—...
s.sch026 In paragraphs 11D(2A) and (2B)(b), 12(2C)(d) and 14(3A) and (3D)(a)...
s.sch026 (1) Schedule 1 (provisions supplementary to section 3(1)) is amended...
s.sch026 Section 56 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act...
s.sch026 The Equality Act 2006 is amended as follows.
s.sch026 (1) Section 8 (equality and diversity) is amended as follows....
s.sch026 In section 10(2) (meaning of group) for paragraph (d) substitute—...
s.sch026 For section 11(3)(c) (interpretation) substitute— (c) a reference to the...
s.sch026 (1) Section 14 (codes of practice) is amended as follows....
s.sch026 In section 16(4) (inquiries: matters which the Commission may consider...
s.sch026 In section 21(2)(b) (unlawful act notice: specification of legislative provision)...
s.sch026 After section 24 insert— Enforcement powers: supplemental (1) This section has effect in relation to—
s.sch026 Omit section 25 (restraint of unlawful advertising etc.).
s.sch026 (1) Section 20 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982...
s.sch026 Omit section 26 (supplemental).
s.sch026 (1) Section 27 (conciliation) is amended as follows.
s.sch026 (1) Section 28 (legal assistance) is amended as follows.
s.sch026 For section 31(1) (duties in respect of which Commission may...
s.sch026 (1) Section 32 (public sector duties: compliance notice) is amended...
s.sch026 Omit section 33 (equality and human rights enactments).
s.sch026 (1) Section 34 (meaning of unlawful) is amended as follows....
s.sch026 (1) Section 35 (general: definitions) is amended as follows.
s.sch026 In section 39(4) (orders subject to affirmative resolution procedure) for...
s.sch026 Omit section 43 (transitional: rented housing in Scotland).
s.sch026 In section 338(1) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (interpretation)...
s.sch026 Omit Part 2 (discrimination on grounds of religion or belief)....
s.sch026 Omit section 81 (regulations).
s.sch026 Omit Part 4 (public functions).
s.sch026 In section 94(3) (extent: Northern Ireland)— (a) omit “and 41...
s.sch026 (1) Schedule 1 (the Commission: constitution, etc.) is amended as...
s.sch026 In Schedule 3 (consequential amendments), omit paragraphs 6 to 35...
s.sch026 In section 23(1)(a) of the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act...
s.sch026 The Childcare Act 2006 is amended as follows.
s.sch026 In section 6(6) (duty to secure sufficient childcare for working...
s.sch026 In section 12(8) (duty to provide information, advice and assistance)...
s.sch026 Part 2 of the Local Government Act 1988 (public supply...
s.sch026 In section 22(6) (duty to secure sufficient childcare for working...
s.sch026 In section 27(8) (duty to provide information, advice and assistance...
s.sch026 The Education and Inspections Act 2006 is amended as follows....
s.sch026 In section 21(5) (proposals under section 19: procedure) for “section...
s.sch026 In section 91(7) (enforcement of disciplinary penalties) for “Disability Discrimination...
s.sch026 In paragraph 7(7) of Schedule 18 to the Finance Act...
s.sch026 In section 48(2)(f) of the UK Borders Act 2007 (recommendations...
s.sch026 The Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 is amended as...
s.sch026 Insert after section 38(2) (meaning of “relevant offence”)—
s.sch026 In Schedule 3 (enactments specified for the purposes of the...
s.schedule/19/part/1/crossheading/armed/forces_parag Any of the armed forces other than any part of...
s.schedule/19/part/1/crossheading/broadcasting_parag The British Broadcasting Corporation (“ BBC ”), except in respect...
s.schedule/19/part/1/crossheading/civil/liberties_pa The Commission for Equality and Human Rights. The Information Commissioner....
s.schedule/19/part/1/crossheading/court/services/and The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service. The...
s.schedule/19/part/1/crossheading/criminal/justice_p Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary. Her Majesty's Chief Inspector...
s.schedule/19/part/1/crossheading/environment/housin The Homes and Communities Agency. Natural England. The Office for...
s.schedule/19/part/1/crossheading/industry/business/ The Advanced Research and Invention Agency. The Advisory, Conciliation and...
s.schedule/19/part/1/crossheading/local/government_p A county council, district council or parish council in England....
s.schedule/19/part/1/crossheading/ministers/of/the/c A Minister of the Crown. A government department other than...
s.schedule/19/part/1/crossheading/national/health/se NHS England . An integrated care board established under section...
s.schedule/19/part/1/crossheading/other/educational/ The governing body of an educational establishment maintained by an...
s.schedule/19/part/1/crossheading/parliamentary/and/ The National Assembly for Wales Commission (Comisiwn Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru)....
s.schedule/19/part/1/crossheading/police_paragraph/w The British Transport Police Force. A chief constable of a...
s.schedule/19/part/1/crossheading/regulators_paragra High Speed Two (HS2) Limited. A public sector company providing...
s.schedule/19/part/2/crossheading/local/government_p A corporate joint committee established by regulations made under Part...
s.schedule/19/part/2/crossheading/national/health/se A Local Health Board established under section 11 of the...
s.schedule/19/part/2/crossheading/other/educational/ The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research or Y Comisiwn...
s.schedule/19/part/2/crossheading/other/public/autho The Welsh Revenue Authority or Awdurdod Cyllid Cymru. The Auditor...
s.schedule/19/part/2/crossheading/welsh/assembly/gov The Welsh Ministers. The First Minister for Wales. The Counsel...
s.schedule/19/part/3/crossheading/local/government_p A council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government...
s.schedule/19/part/3/crossheading/national/health/se A Health Board constituted under section 2 of the National...
s.schedule/19/part/3/crossheading/other/bodies/and/o Children's Hearings Scotland. The National Convener of Children's Hearings Scotland....
s.schedule/19/part/3/crossheading/other/bodies/and/o Accounts Commission for Scotland. Audit Scotland. Board of Trustees of...
s.schedule/19/part/3/crossheading/other/educational/ An education authority in Scotland (within the meaning of section...
s.schedule/19/part/3/crossheading/police_paragraph/w The Scottish Police Authority. The chief constable of the Police...
s.schedule/19/part/3/crossheading/scottish/administr An office-holder in the Scottish Administration (within the meaning given...
s.schedule/19/part/4/crossheading/crossborder/welsh/ The Environment Agency – D The Natural Resources Body for...
5 other provisions
s.para.460 The Scottish National Investment Bank p.l.c.
s.para.461 Scottish Biometrics Commissioner.
s.para.462 South of Scotland Enterprise.
s.para.463 Community Justice Scotland Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland
s.para.464 Zero Waste Scotland Limited .

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