UK Act of Parliament 2010 United Kingdom

Equality Act 2010

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At a glance

What's here

91 compliance obligations, 121 practical guides across 5 topics · 26 journeys · 2 statutory instruments

Penalty landscape

14 of 91 obligations carry a fine up to £1,000. 13 carry different penalties and 64 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 50
  • Employer 17
  • Data Controller 3
  • Director or Officer 2
  • Trader 1
  • Responsible Person 1
  • Occupier 1
  • Landlord 1

Plus 15 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

15 guides

Supporting — topic alignment

92 guides

Mentioned in related content

14 guides
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Other 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)
Employers also bound by 694 other Acts (top 5 shown)
Data Controllers also bound by 38 other Acts (top 5 shown)
Directors and Officers also bound by 425 other Acts (top 5 shown)
Traders also bound by 826 other Acts (top 5 shown)
Responsible Persons also bound by 104 other Acts (top 5 shown)
Occupiers also bound by 259 other Acts (top 5 shown)
Landlords also bound by 216 other Acts (top 5 shown)

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 1 — Socio-economic inequalities

Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

Part 2 — Equality: key concepts

Browse 25 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
s.019

Indirect discrimination: same disadvantage

Part 3 — Services and public functions

Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

Part 4 — Premises

s.033

Disposals, etc.

  • Do not discriminate, harass, or victimise when selling or letting premises Any Person
s.035

Management

  • Prevent discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in premises management Any Person
Browse 5 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

Part 5 — Work

s.039

Employees and applicants

  • Do not discriminate or victimise employees or applicants; make reasonable adjustments Employer
s.040

Employer duty to prevent sexual harassment of employees

  • Prevent sexual harassment of employees Employer
s.041

Contract workers

  • Protect contract workers from discrimination, harassment, and victimisation Director or Officer
s.044

Partnerships

  • Prevent discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in partnerships Employer
s.047

Barristers

  • Prevent discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in legal chambers Employer
s.048

Advocates

  • Prevent discrimination, harassment, and victimisation of legal advocates Any Person
s.053

Qualifications bodies

  • Ensure non-discriminatory practices in professional qualifications Any Person
s.057

Trade organisations

  • Prevent discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in trade organisations Any Person
s.058

Official business of members

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authorities must not discriminate against or harass their members Local authority
Browse 36 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement
s.060

Discriminatory statements

s.078

Equality action plans

Part 6 — Education

Browse 13 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

Part 7 — Associations

s.102

Guests

Amended 2 times
  • Prevent discrimination, harassment, and victimisation of guests Any Person

Part 8 — Prohibited conduct: ancillary

s.112

Aiding contraventions

Unlimited fine Amended 1 time
  • Aid another in breaching equality duties Any Person
  • Aid another to breach Equality Act discrimination rules Any Person

Part 9 — Enforcement

s.124

Remedies: general

Amended 7 times
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Tribunal may award compensation or recommendations for discrimination Tribunal / Court
s.124

Remedies: compensation uplift in sexual harassment cases

Amended 7 times
Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Tribunal must consider compensation uplift in sexual harassment cases Tribunal / Court
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
Browse 1 other section in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

Part 10 — Contracts, etc.

Part 11 — Advancement of equality

Part 12 — Disabled persons: transport

s.164

Disabled passengers: duties of drivers

Fine up to £1,000
  • Fail to carry disabled passenger or their equipment Any Person
  • Fail to carry disabled passenger, wheelchair or mobility aids Any Person
s.165

Disabled passengers: assistance to identify and find vehicle

Fine up to £1,000 Amended 15 times
  • Fail to assist disabled passenger to find vehicle Any Person
  • Fail to help a disabled passenger find a taxi or private hire vehicle Any Person
s.167

Disabled passengers: duties of operators of private hire vehicles

Fine up to £1,000 Amended 9 times
  • Refuse booking for disabled passenger or charge extra duty Any Person
s.181

Information for bus passengers

Amended 1 time
s.181

Exemptions etc

Amended 1 time
s.181

Guidance

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

Interpretation

Amended 1 time
s.188

Forgery, etc.

2 years imprisonment Amended 1 time
  • Forge, alter or misuse exemption or accessibility certificates Any Person
  • Forge or misuse exemption, accessibility or approval certificates Any Person
Browse 2 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

Part 13 — Disability: miscellaneous

Part 14 — General exceptions

Part 15 — Family property

Browse 3 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

Part 16 — General and miscellaneous

Browse 8 other sections in this Part — procedural / definitional / commencement

Schedules

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(1) In determining whether a person is a disabled person,...

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Tribunal must consider relevant guidance when deciding disability status Tribunal / Court
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(1) If the Minister decides to proceed with proposed guidance,...

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Minister must lay disability guidance before Parliament for approval Crown / Minister / Government department
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(1) A must comply with the first, second and third...

  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled persons when providing services or exercising public functions Any Person
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This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments...

  • Understand when the duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to you Any Person
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(1) This paragraph applies where A is a controller of...

  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled tenants in let premises Data Controller
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(1) This paragraph applies where A is a controller of...

  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled people considering renting premises Data Controller
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(1) This paragraph applies where A is a commonhold association;...

  • Commonhold associations must treat disabled residents fairly Any Person
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(1) This paragraph applies where A is a responsible person...

  • Make common parts accessible for disabled tenants when asked Responsible Person
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(1) This paragraph applies where the relevant disabled person comes...

  • Do not penalise tenants or unit-holders for costs of making reasonable adjustments for disabled persons Any Person
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(1) A must comply with the first, second and third...

  • Comply with the duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled persons Employer
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(1) A is not subject to a duty to make...

  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees you know or should know about Employer
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(1) This paragraph applies if a duty to make reasonable...

  • Make reasonable adjustments for interested disabled persons using your employment service Employer
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(1) This paragraph applies where A is an employer. Relevant...

  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled contract workers supplied to clients Employer
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Work: exceptions

Unlimited fine
  • Make false or misleading statement about lawful work treatment Any Person
  • Make false statements regarding occupational requirements Any Person
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(1) A person (A) does not contravene section 55(1) or...

Unlimited fine
  • Knowingly or recklessly make false statement about discrimination exemption Any Person
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(1) A local authority in England and Wales must, in...

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authorities must prepare, review and implement accessibility strategies for schools Local authority
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(1) The responsible body of a school in England and...

  • Prepare and implement an accessibility plan for disabled pupils Any Person
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(1) In the case of a maintained school within the...

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • EHRC must not grant transitional exemption orders unless satisfied application is reasonable Statutory regulator
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(1) In the case of a single-sex institution—

  • Apply for a transitional exemption order for single-sex institutions Employer
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(1) This paragraph applies where A is the responsible body...

  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled pupils and applicants Any Person
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(1) This paragraph applies where A is the responsible body...

  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled students Any Person
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(1) This paragraph applies where A is the responsible body...

  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled students and applicants Any Person
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(1) This paragraph applies where A is the responsible body...

  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled people using your recreational or training facilities Any Person
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(1) This paragraph applies to a trust deed or other...

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Minister may modify discriminatory educational trust restrictions on application Crown / Minister / Government department
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This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments...

  • Associations must make reasonable adjustments for members and guests Employer
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(1) A must comply with the first, second and third...

  • Make reasonable adjustments for disabled members, associates and guests Any Person
s.sch017

(1) This paragraph applies in relation to the Welsh Tribunal....

Fine up to £1,000
  • Fail to comply with tribunal document or attendance order Any Person
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(1) A local authority in Wales must arrange for any...

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authorities in Wales must provide advice and information on disability discrimination to disabled children and case friends Local authority
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(1) A local authority in Wales must make arrangements with...

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authority in Wales must set up dispute resolution arrangements for disabled children Local authority
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(1) Every local authority in Wales must—

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Local authorities in Wales must provide independent advocacy services for disabled children Local authority
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(1) This paragraph applies to proceedings relating to a contravention...

  • Request court to join landlord to disability discrimination proceedings Occupier
s.sch026

In section 16(2) (courses of training etc. : duty to...

Other duties (1) — Crown / regulator
  • Update training references from DDA 1995 to Equality Act 2010 Crown / Minister / Government department
Browse 342 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
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Regulations may make provision for a condition of a prescribed...

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This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to guidance...

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The guidance may give examples of— (a) effects which it...

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Before issuing the guidance, the Minister must—

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The guidance comes into force on the day appointed by...

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(1) The Minister may— (a) revise the whole or part...

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(1) The effect of an impairment is long-term if—

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(1) An impairment which consists of a severe disfigurement is...

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Regulations may make provision for an effect of a prescribed...

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(1) An impairment is to be treated as having a...

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(1) This paragraph has effect for the purposes of the...

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(1) Cancer, HIV infection and multiple sclerosis are each a...

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(1) Regulations may provide for persons of prescribed descriptions to...

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(1) This paragraph applies to a person (P) if—

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(1) A question as to whether a person had a...

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This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments...

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(1) This paragraph applies where A is concerned with the...

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(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of paragraph 3....

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(1) Section 29 does not apply to the exercise of—...

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(1) Section 29, so far as relating to disability discrimination,...

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Section 29, so far as relating to religious or belief-related...

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This Part of this Schedule is to be construed in...

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(1) A person operating a blood service does not contravene...

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(1) A service-provider (A) who refuses to provide the service...

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A person (A) does not contravene section 29 only by...

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(1) This paragraph applies in relation to age discrimination.

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(1) This paragraph applies in relation to disability discrimination.

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(1) This paragraph applies in relation to race discrimination so...

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(1) This paragraph applies in relation to religious or belief-related...

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A reference to entry clearance, leave to enter or remain...

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(1) Section 29 does not apply to preparing, making or...

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(1) Section 29 does not apply to the provision of...

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(1) A person (A) does not contravene section 29, so...

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(1) It is not a contravention of section 29, so...

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Services and public functions: exceptions

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(1) It is not a contravention of section 29, so...

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(1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far...

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(1) An approved celebrant (A) does not contravene section 29,...

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Marriage according to religious rites: no compulsion to solemnize etc

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No compulsion for religious organisations or persons acting on their behalf to act in relation to civil partnerships

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Marriage and civil partnership: Scotland

s.sch003

Marriage of same sex couples: Scottish forces marriages

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(1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far...

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(1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far...

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(1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far...

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(1) A minister does not contravene section 29, so far...

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(1) Section 29 does not apply to—

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If a service is generally provided only for persons who...

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(1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far...

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(1) A person (P) does not contravene section 29, so...

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(1) This paragraph applies where a person (P)—

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(1) A person (A) who is the owner of a...

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(1) Section 29 does not apply to the provision of...

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This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to disability...

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(1) Section 29 does not apply to—

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(1) Section 29 does not apply to transporting people by...

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Section 29 does not apply to anything governed by Regulation...

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(1) A Minister of the Crown may by order amend...

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(1) Section 29(6), so far as relating to relevant discrimination,...

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Section 29 does not apply to— (a) the Security Service;...

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In its application to a local authority in England and...

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In its application to an education authority, section 29, so...

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(1) In its application to a local authority in England...

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Section 29, so far as relating to age discrimination, does...

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(1) In deciding whether it is reasonable to take a...

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(1) If A decides that it is reasonable to take...

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(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of section 36...

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(1) This paragraph applies to the private disposal of premises...

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(1) Section 36(1)(a) does not apply if—

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(1) This paragraph applies to anything done by a person...

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(1) Section 36(1) does not apply if—

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A Minister of the Crown may by order amend paragraph...

s.sch006

(1) An office or post is not a personal or...

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(1) An office or post is not a personal or...

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A life peerage (within the meaning of the Life Peerages...

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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...

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(1) A sex equality rule does not have effect in...

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(1) This paragraph applies where a man and a woman...

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(1) A difference as between men and women is permitted...

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(1) Regulations may amend this Part of this Schedule so...

s.sch008

This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments...

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This paragraph applies where A is an advocate or advocate's...

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This paragraph applies where A is a person who has...

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This paragraph applies where A is a relevant person in...

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This paragraph applies where A is a person who has...

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In relation to the second requirement in a case within...

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(1) This paragraph applies where A is a qualifications body....

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This paragraph applies where— (a) A is an employment service-provider,...

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This paragraph applies where A is a trade organisation. Relevant...

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(1) This paragraph applies where A is a local authority....

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This paragraph applies where A is, in relation to an...

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An interested disabled person is a disabled person who, in...

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(1) This paragraph applies where A is a principal. Relevant...

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(1) This paragraph applies where A is a firm or...

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(1) This paragraph applies where A is an LLP or...

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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...

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(1) It is not an age contravention for a person...

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(1) It is not an age contravention for a person...

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(1) It is not an age contravention for a person...

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(1) It is not an age contravention for an employer...

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(1) A person does not contravene a relevant provision, so...

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(1) A Minister of the Crown may by order provide...

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(1) A person does not contravene section 39(1)(b) or (2),...

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(1) A person does not contravene this Part of this...

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(1) A does not contravene a provision mentioned in sub-paragraph...

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(1) A person (A) does not contravene a provision mentioned...

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(1) It is not a contravention of this Part of...

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A person (A) with an ethos based on religion or...

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(1) A person does not contravene section 39(1)(a) or (c)...

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(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part...

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For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule, a...

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(1) It is not an age contravention to dismiss a...

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(1) A person does not contravene section 39(1)(a) or (c),...

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(1) In preparing its accessibility strategy, a local authority must...

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(1) In preparing an accessibility plan, the responsible body must...

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(1) This sub-paragraph applies if the appropriate authority is satisfied...

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(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule....

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(1) Section 85(1), so far as relating to sex, does...

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(1) Section 85(1), so far as relating to sex, does...

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(1) If the responsible body of a single-sex school decides...

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Section 85(1) and (2)(a) to (d), so far as relating...

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Section 85(2)(a) to (d), so far as relating to religion...

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(1) A Minister of the Crown may by order amend...

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(1) A person does not contravene section 85(1), so far...

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(1) Section 91(1), so far as relating to sex, does...

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(1) If the responsible body of a single-sex institution decides...

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A person (P) does not contravene section 91(1) or (2)...

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(1) The responsible body of an institution which is designated...

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A person does not contravene section 91, so far as...

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(1) A person does not contravene section 91(2)(b) or (d),...

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This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments...

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(1) An interested disabled person is a disabled person who,...

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In deciding whether it is reasonable for A to have...

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(1) This paragraph applies if a person has made a...

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(1) This paragraph applies where A is a qualifications body...

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(1) This paragraph applies to an educational endowment—

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(1) An association does not contravene section 101(1) by restricting...

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(1) An association does not contravene section 101(1) or (2),...

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(1) An association (A) does not discriminate against a pregnant...

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In this Schedule— “the Tribunal” means— in relation to a...

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(1) The Scottish Ministers may make rules as to—

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(1) Either of the persons specified in sub-paragraph (2) may...

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The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp...

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(1) This paragraph applies if appeal arrangements have been made...

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(1) This paragraph applies if appeal arrangements have been made...

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This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to the...

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A claim that a responsible body in England has contravened...

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(1) A claim that a responsible body for a school...

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(1) Proceedings on a claim may not be brought after...

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(1) This paragraph applies if the Tribunal finds that the...

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(1) This paragraph applies to a child not over compulsory...

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(1) A party to any proceedings on a claim under...

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(1) If the Welsh Ministers are satisfied (whether on a...

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(1) The Welsh Ministers must make regulations for the purpose...

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This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to the...

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A claim that a responsible body has contravened Chapter 1...

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(1) This paragraph applies if the Tribunal finds the contravention...

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(1) Section 149, so far as relating to age, does...

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(1) In relation to the exercise of immigration and nationality...

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(1) Section 149 does not apply to the exercise of—...

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(1) Section 149(2) (application of section 149(1) to persons who...

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(1) A Minister of the Crown may by order amend...

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This Schedule applies for the purposes of Schedules 2, 4,...

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(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a binding obligation requires...

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(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) A occupies premises under...

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(1) This paragraph applies if, in a case within Part...

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(1) Regulations may make provision as to circumstances in which...

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An expression used in this Schedule and in Schedule 2,...

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(1) A person (P) does not contravene a provision specified...

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(1) A person (P) does not contravene a specified provision...

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(1) A person does not contravene Part 5 (work) only...

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A person does not contravene this Act only by doing...

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(1) A person does not contravene this Act—

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(1) This paragraph applies to anything done—

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(1) This paragraph applies to an organisation the purpose of...

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(1) A person does not contravene this Act, so far...

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(1) A person (A) does not contravene this Act, so...

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(1) This paragraph applies where a person concerned with the...

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(1) This paragraph applies where an information society service provider...

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(1) An information society service provider does not contravene this...

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(1) This paragraph applies where an information society service consists...

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(1) An information society service provider does not contravene this...

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An injunction or interdict under Part 1 of the Equality...

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(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule....

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In section 15 of the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944...

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In section 17 (local and other public authority contracts: exclusion...

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In section 218(3)(b) of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning...

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In section 6 of the Education (Disability Strategies and Pupils'...

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The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 is amended as...

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In section 11(5) (means of providing information) for “provider of...

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In section 12(6) (excessive cost of compliance) for “Disability Discrimination...

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In section 16 of the Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003...

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Paragraph 3(1)(e) of schedule 2 to the Education (Additional Support...

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In section 194(1) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (interpretation),...

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In section 9 of the Education (Additional Support for Learning)...

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Omit section 18 (exceptions to section 17 relating to race...

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In section 19 (provisions supplementary to or consequential on section...

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The Employment Act 1989 is amended as follows.

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In section 8 (exemption for discrimination in favour of lone...

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(1) Section 12 . . . (Sikhs: requirements as to...

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In section 28 (orders etc. ), omit subsections (2), (3)...

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In section 29(1) (interpretation), omit the definition of “the 1975...

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In section 7(2) of the Local Government and Housing Act...

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The Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990 is amended...

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In section 1(3) of the Teaching Council (Scotland) Act 1965,...

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In section 2(4)(a) (functions in relation to training for employment...

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For section 17 (encouragement of women, members of minority racial...

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In section 62(7B) of the Further and Higher Education Act...

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(1) Schedule A2 to the Trade Union and Labour Relations...

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In section 39(2) of the Trade Union Reform and Employment...

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In Schedule 6 (compromise contracts) omit paragraphs 1 and 2....

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The Employment Tribunals Act 1996 is amended as follows.

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In section 5(2)(c) (remuneration, fees and allowances) for “2A(1)(b) of...

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In section 7(3)(h) (employment tribunal procedure regulations) for “2A(1)(b) of...

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In section 12(1) of the Employment and Training Act 1973...

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In section 12(1) (restriction of publicity in disability cases) for...

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In section 18(1) (tribunal proceedings to which conciliation provisions apply)—...

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In section 21(1) (Jurisdiction of appeal tribunal)—

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(1) Section 126 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (acts...

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In section 126 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration...

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The Education Act 1996 is amended as follows.

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(1) Section 317 of the Education Act 1996 (duties of...

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In section 336(4A) (tribunal procedure) for “claim under Chapter 1...

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In section 509AC(5)(interpretation etc ), in the definition of “disabled...

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Omit section 583(5) (commencement etc : transitory provision relating to...

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The Estate Agents Act 1979 is amended as follows.

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In Schedule 35B (meaning of eligible child etc ), paragraph...

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In Schedule 35C (school travel schemes), paragraph 14, in the...

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(1) In Schedule 36A (education functions of local authorities) the...

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In section 1(4) of the Teaching and Higher Education Act...

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The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 is amended as...

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In Schedule 5, in paragraph 6 (adjudicators, procedure) for subparagraphs...

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(1) In Schedule 6, Part 5 (procedures for making transitional...

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(1) In Schedule 7, in Part 6 (transitional exemption orders,...

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In section 112(2) of the Transport Act 2000 (plans and...

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(1) Schedule 5 to the Employment Act 2002 (tribunal jurisdiction)...

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In section 5(3) (supplementary provisions about prohibition and warning orders)—...

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The Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 is amended...

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In section 439(4) (chargeable events) after “within the meaning of”...

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In section 477(5) (chargeable events) after “within the meaning of”...

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The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.

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In section 27(5) (training and equality of opportunity)—

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In section 337(9) (promotion of equal opportunities and training)—

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In Schedule 12, in paragraph 23(6) (obligations of the Welsh...

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The Finance Act 2004 is amended as follows.

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In section 172A(5)(db) (surrender of pension benefits etc ) for—...

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In paragraphs 11D(2A) and (2B)(b), 12(2C)(d) and 14(3A) and (3D)(a)...

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(1) Schedule 1 (provisions supplementary to section 3(1)) is amended...

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Section 56 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act...

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The Equality Act 2006 is amended as follows.

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(1) Section 8 (equality and diversity) is amended as follows....

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In section 10(2) (meaning of group) for paragraph (d) substitute—...

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For section 11(3)(c) (interpretation) substitute— (c) a reference to the...

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(1) Section 14 (codes of practice) is amended as follows....

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In section 16(4) (inquiries: matters which the Commission may consider...

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In section 21(2)(b) (unlawful act notice: specification of legislative provision)...

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After section 24 insert— Enforcement powers: supplemental (1) This section has effect in relation to—

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Omit section 25 (restraint of unlawful advertising etc.).

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(1) Section 20 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982...

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Omit section 26 (supplemental).

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(1) Section 27 (conciliation) is amended as follows.

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(1) Section 28 (legal assistance) is amended as follows.

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For section 31(1) (duties in respect of which Commission may...

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(1) Section 32 (public sector duties: compliance notice) is amended...

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Omit section 33 (equality and human rights enactments).

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(1) Section 34 (meaning of unlawful) is amended as follows....

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(1) Section 35 (general: definitions) is amended as follows.

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In section 39(4) (orders subject to affirmative resolution procedure) for...

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Omit section 43 (transitional: rented housing in Scotland).

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In section 338(1) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (interpretation)...

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Omit Part 2 (discrimination on grounds of religion or belief)....

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Omit section 81 (regulations).

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Omit Part 4 (public functions).

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In section 94(3) (extent: Northern Ireland)— (a) omit “and 41...

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(1) Schedule 1 (the Commission: constitution, etc.) is amended as...

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In Schedule 3 (consequential amendments), omit paragraphs 6 to 35...

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In section 23(1)(a) of the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act...

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The Childcare Act 2006 is amended as follows.

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In section 6(6) (duty to secure sufficient childcare for working...

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In section 12(8) (duty to provide information, advice and assistance)...

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Part 2 of the Local Government Act 1988 (public supply...

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In section 22(6) (duty to secure sufficient childcare for working...

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In section 27(8) (duty to provide information, advice and assistance...

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The Education and Inspections Act 2006 is amended as follows....

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In section 21(5) (proposals under section 19: procedure) for “section...

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In section 91(7) (enforcement of disciplinary penalties) for “Disability Discrimination...

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In paragraph 7(7) of Schedule 18 to the Finance Act...

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In section 48(2)(f) of the UK Borders Act 2007 (recommendations...

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The Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 is amended as...

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Insert after section 38(2) (meaning of “relevant offence”)—

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In Schedule 3 (enactments specified for the purposes of the...

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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...

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The Commission for Equality and Human Rights. The Information Commissioner....

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The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service. The...

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Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary. Her Majesty's Chief Inspector...

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The Homes and Communities Agency. Natural England. The Office for...

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The Advanced Research and Invention Agency. The Advisory, Conciliation and...

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A county council, district council or parish council in England....

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A Minister of the Crown. A government department other than...

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NHS England . An integrated care board established under section...

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The governing body of an educational establishment maintained by an...

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The National Assembly for Wales Commission (Comisiwn Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru)....

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The British Transport Police Force. A chief constable of a...

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High Speed Two (HS2) Limited. A public sector company providing...

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A corporate joint committee established by regulations made under Part...

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A Local Health Board established under section 11 of the...

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The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research or Y Comisiwn...

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The Welsh Revenue Authority or Awdurdod Cyllid Cymru. The Auditor...

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The Welsh Ministers. The First Minister for Wales. The Counsel...

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A council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government...

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A Health Board constituted under section 2 of the National...

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Children's Hearings Scotland. The National Convener of Children's Hearings Scotland....

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Accounts Commission for Scotland. Audit Scotland. Board of Trustees of...

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An education authority in Scotland (within the meaning of section...

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The Scottish Police Authority. The chief constable of the Police...

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An office-holder in the Scottish Administration (within the meaning given...

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The Environment Agency – D The Natural Resources Body for...

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Employment Tribunal

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HM Courts and Tribunals Service — Employment Tribunals

Statutory tribunal enforcing individual employment-rights legislation across Great Britain. Hears complaints under the Employment Rights Act 1996 (unfair dismissal, written particulars, time …

RSH

Regulator of Social Housing

Regulates registered providers of social housing in England. Sets and enforces standards for governance, financial viability, and consumer outcomes including safety, quality, …

SRA

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Regulates solicitors and law firms in England and Wales. Sets standards, authorises firms, investigates misconduct, and can impose sanctions including fines and …

Ofqual

Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation

Regulates qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England. Approves and monitors awarding organisations. Maintains the Register of Regulated Qualifications.

OfS

Office for Students

Independent regulator for higher education in England. Registers and monitors higher education providers. Ensures students receive quality education and value for money.

CIW

Care Inspectorate Wales

Registers and inspects social care and childcare services in Wales. Regulates care homes, domiciliary care, children's homes, and childminders.

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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