Equality Act 2010

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  1. Introductory Text
  2. Part 1 Socio-economic inequalities
    1. 1.Public sector duty regarding socio-economic inequalities
    2. 2.Power to amend section 1
    3. 3.Enforcement
    1. Chapter 1 Protected characteristics
      1. 4.The protected characteristics
      2. 5.Age
      3. 6.Disability
      4. 7.Gender reassignment
      5. 8.Marriage and civil partnership
      6. 9.Race
      7. 10.Religion or belief
      8. 11.Sex
      9. 12.Sexual orientation
      1. Discrimination
        1. 13.Direct discrimination
        2. 14.Combined discrimination: dual characteristics
        3. 15.Discrimination arising from disability
        4. 16.Gender reassignment discrimination: cases of absence from work
        5. 17.Pregnancy and maternity discrimination: non-work cases
        6. 18.Pregnancy and maternity discrimination: work cases
        7. 19.Indirect discrimination
        8. 19A.Indirect discrimination: same disadvantage
        1. 20.Duty to make adjustments
        2. 21.Failure to comply with duty
        3. 22.Regulations
        1. 23.Comparison by reference to circumstances
        2. 24.Irrelevance of alleged discriminator's characteristics
        3. 25.References to particular strands of discrimination
        1. 26.Harassment
        2. 27.Victimisation
        1. Preliminary
          1. 28.Application of this Part
          1. 29.Provision of services, etc.
          1. 30.Ships and hovercraft
          2. 31.Interpretation and exceptions
          1. Preliminary
            1. 32.Application of this Part
            1. 33.Disposals, etc.
            2. 34.Permission for disposal
            3. 35.Management
            1. 36.Leasehold and commonhold premises and common parts
            2. 37.Adjustments to common parts in Scotland
            1. 38.Interpretation and exceptions
            1. Chapter 1 Employment, etc.
              1. Employees
                1. 39.Employees and applicants
                2. 40.Employees and applicants: harassment
                3. 41.Contract workers
                1. 42.Identity of employer
                2. 43.Interpretation
                1. 44.Partnerships
                2. 45.Limited liability partnerships
                3. 46.Interpretation
                1. 47.Barristers
                2. 48.Advocates
                1. 49.Personal offices: appointments, etc.
                2. 50.Public offices: appointments, etc.
                3. 51.Public offices: recommendations for appointments, etc.
                4. 52.Interpretation and exceptions
                1. 53.Qualifications bodies
                2. 54.Interpretation
                1. 55.Employment service-providers
                2. 56.Interpretation
                1. 57.Trade organisations
                1. 58.Official business of members
                2. 59.Interpretation
                1. 60.Enquiries about disability and health
                2. 60A.Discriminatory statements
                1. 61.Non-discrimination rule
                2. 62.Non-discrimination alterations
                3. 63.Communications
                1. Sex equality
                  1. 64.Relevant types of work
                  2. 65.Equal work
                  3. 66.Sex equality clause
                  4. 67.Sex equality rule
                  5. 68.Sex equality rule: consequential alteration of schemes
                  6. 69.Defence of material factor
                  7. 70.Exclusion of sex discrimination provisions
                  8. 71.Sex discrimination in relation to contractual pay
                  1. 72.Relevant types of work
                  2. 73.Maternity equality clause
                  3. 74.Maternity equality clause: pay
                  4. 75.Maternity equality rule
                  5. 76.Exclusion of pregnancy and maternity discrimination provisions
                  1. 77.Discussions about pay
                  2. 78.Gender pay gap information
                  1. 79.Comparators
                  2. 80.Interpretation and exceptions
                  1. 81.Ships and hovercraft
                  2. 82.Offshore work
                  3. 83.Interpretation and exceptions
                  1. Chapter 1 Schools
                    1. 84.Application of this Chapter
                    2. 85.Pupils: admission and treatment, etc.
                    3. 86.Victimisation of pupils, etc. for conduct of parents, etc.
                    4. 87.Application of enforcement powers under education legislation
                    5. 88.Disabled pupils: accessibility
                    6. 89.Interpretation and exceptions
                    1. 90.Application of this Chapter
                    2. 91.Students: admission and treatment, etc.
                    3. 92.Further and higher education courses
                    4. 93.Recreational or training facilities
                    5. 94.Interpretation and exceptions
                    1. 95.Application of this Chapter
                    2. 96.Qualifications bodies
                    3. 97.Interpretation
                    1. 98.Reasonable adjustments
                    2. 99.Educational charities and endowments
                    1. Preliminary
                      1. 100.Application of this Part
                      1. 101.Members and associates
                      2. 102.Guests
                      3. 103.Sections 101 and 102: further provision
                      1. 104.Selection of candidates
                      2. 105.Time-limited provision
                      3. 106.Information about diversity in range of candidates, etc.
                      1. 107.Interpretation and exceptions
                      1. 108.Relationships that have ended
                      2. 109.Liability of employers and principals
                      3. 110.Liability of employees and agents
                      4. 111.Instructing, causing or inducing contraventions
                      5. 112.Aiding contraventions
                      1. Chapter 1 Introductory
                        1. 113.Proceedings
                        1. 114.Jurisdiction
                        2. 115.Immigration cases
                        3. 116.Education cases
                        4. 117.National security
                        5. 118.Time limits
                        6. 119.Remedies
                        1. 120.Jurisdiction
                        2. 121.Armed forces cases
                        3. 122.References by court to tribunal, etc.
                        4. 123.Time limits
                        5. 124.Remedies: general
                        6. 125.Remedies: national security
                        7. 126.Remedies: occupational pension schemes
                        1. 127.Jurisdiction
                        2. 128.References by court to tribunal, etc.
                        3. 129.Time limits
                        4. 130.Section 129: supplementary
                        5. 131.Assessment of whether work is of equal value
                        6. 132.Remedies in non-pensions cases
                        7. 133.Remedies in pensions cases
                        8. 134.Remedies in claims for arrears brought by pensioner members
                        9. 135.Supplementary
                        1. 136.Burden of proof
                        2. 137.Previous findings
                        3. 138.Obtaining information, etc.
                        4. 139.Interest
                        5. 139A.Equal pay audits
                        6. 140.Conduct giving rise to separate proceedings
                        7. 140A.Extension of time limits because of mediation in certain cross-border disputes
                        8. 140AA.Extension of time limits because of alternative dispute resolution in certain cross border or domestic contractual disputes
                        9. 140B.Extension of time limits to facilitate conciliation before institution of proceedings
                        10. 141.Interpretation, etc.
                        1. Contracts and other agreements
                          1. 142.Unenforceable terms
                          2. 143.Removal or modification of unenforceable terms
                          3. 144.Contracting out
                          1. 145.Void and unenforceable terms
                          2. 146.Declaration in respect of void term, etc.
                          1. 147.Meaning of “qualifying settlement agreement”
                          2. 148.Interpretation
                          1. Chapter 1 Public sector equality duty
                            1. 149.Public sector equality duty
                            2. 150.Public authorities and public functions
                            3. 151.Power to specify public authorities
                            4. 152.Power to specify public authorities: consultation and consent
                            5. 153.Power to impose specific duties
                            6. 154.Power to impose specific duties: cross-border authorities
                            7. 155.Power to impose specific duties: supplementary
                            8. 156.Enforcement
                            9. 157.Interpretation
                            1. 158.Positive action: general
                            2. 159.Positive action: recruitment and promotion
                            1. Chapter 1 Taxis, etc.
                              1. 160.Taxi accessibility regulations
                              2. 161.Control of numbers of licensed taxis: exception
                              3. 162.Designated transport facilities
                              4. 163.Taxi licence conditional on compliance with taxi accessibility regulations
                              5. 164.Exemption from taxi accessibility regulations
                              6. 164A.Disabled passengers: duties of drivers
                              7. 165.Disabled passengers in wheelchairs: duties of drivers of designated vehicles
                              8. 165A.Disabled passengers: assistance to identify and find vehicle
                              9. 166.Disabled passengers: exemption certificates
                              10. 167.Lists of wheelchair-accessible vehicles
                              11. 167A.Disabled passengers: duties of operators of private hire vehicles
                              12. 168.Assistance dogs in taxis
                              13. 169.Assistance dogs in taxis: exemption certificates
                              14. 170.Assistance dogs in private hire vehicles
                              15. 171.Assistance dogs in private hire vehicles: exemption certificates
                              16. 172.Appeals
                              17. 173.Interpretation
                              1. 174.PSV accessibility regulations
                              2. 175.Offence of contravening PSV accessibility regulations
                              3. 176.Accessibility certificates
                              4. 177.Approval certificates
                              5. 178.Special authorisations
                              6. 179.Reviews and appeals
                              7. 180.Fees
                              8. 181.Interpretation
                              1. 181A.Information for bus passengers
                              2. 181B.Exemptions etc
                              3. 181C.Guidance
                              4. 181D.Interpretation
                              1. 182.Rail vehicle accessibility regulations
                              2. 183.Exemptions from rail vehicle accessibility regulations
                              3. 184.Procedure for making exemption orders
                              4. 185.Annual report on exemption orders
                              5. 186.Rail vehicle accessibility: compliance
                              6. 187.Interpretation
                              1. 188.Forgery, etc.
                              1. 189.Reasonable adjustments
                              2. 190.Improvements to let dwelling houses
                              1. 191.Statutory provisions
                              2. 192.National security
                              3. 193.Charities
                              4. 194.Charities: supplementary
                              5. 195.Sport
                              6. 196.General
                              7. 197.Age
                              1. 198.Abolition of husband's duty to maintain wife
                              2. 199.Abolition of presumption of advancement
                              3. 200.Amendment of Married Women's Property Act 1964
                              4. 201.Civil partners: housekeeping allowance
                              1. Civil partnerships
                                1. 202.Civil partnerships on religious premises
                                1. 203.Harmonisation
                                2. 204.Harmonisation: procedure
                                1. 205.Crown application
                                2. 206.Information society services
                                1. 207.Exercise of power
                                2. 208.Ministers of the Crown, etc.
                                3. 209.The Welsh Ministers
                                4. 210.The Scottish Ministers
                                1. 211.Amendments, repeals and revocations
                                1. 212.General interpretation
                                2. 213.References to maternity leave, etc.
                                3. 214.Index of defined expressions
                                1. 215.Money
                                2. 216.Commencement
                                3. 217.Extent
                                4. 218.Short title
                                1. SCHEDULE 1Disability: supplementary provision
                                  1. Part 1 Determination of disability
                                    1. Impairment
                                      1. 1.Regulations may make provision for a condition of a prescribed.
                                      1. 2.(1) The effect of an impairment is long-term if—
                                      1. 3.(1) An impairment which consists of a severe disfigurement is.
                                      1. 4.Regulations may make provision for an effect of a prescribed.
                                      1. 5.(1) An impairment is to be treated as having a.
                                      1. 5A.(1) This paragraph has effect for the purposes of the.
                                      1. 6.(1) Cancer, HIV infection and multiple sclerosis are each a.
                                      1. 7.(1) Regulations may provide for persons of prescribed descriptions to.
                                      1. 8.(1) This paragraph applies to a person (P) if—
                                      1. 9.(1) A question as to whether a person had a.
                                      1. Preliminary
                                        1. 10.This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to guidance.
                                        1. 11.The guidance may give examples of— (a) effects which it.
                                        1. 12.(1) In determining whether a person is a disabled person.
                                        1. 13.Before issuing the guidance, the Minister must—
                                        1. 14.(1) If the Minister decides to proceed with proposed guidance.
                                        1. 15.The guidance comes into force on the day appointed by.
                                        1. 16.(1) The Minister may— (a) revise the whole or part.
                                        1. Preliminary
                                          1. 1.This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments.
                                          1. 2.(1) A must comply with the first, second and third.
                                          1. 3.(1) This paragraph applies where A is concerned with the.
                                          1. 4.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of paragraph 3.
                                          1. Part 1 Constitutional matters
                                            1. Parliament
                                              1. 1.(1) Section 29 does not apply to the exercise of—.
                                              1. 2.(1) Section 29 does not apply to preparing, making or.
                                              1. 3.(1) Section 29 does not apply to—
                                              1. 4.(1) Section 29(6), so far as relating to relevant discrimination.
                                              1. 5.Section 29 does not apply to— (a) the Security Service;.
                                              1. 6.In its application to a local authority in England and.
                                              2. 7.In its application to an education authority, section 29, so.
                                              3. 8.(1) In its application to a local authority in England.
                                              4. 9.Section 29, so far as relating to age discrimination, does.
                                              5. 10.(1) Section 29, so far as relating to disability discrimination.
                                              6. 11.Section 29, so far as relating to religious or belief-related.
                                              7. 12.This Part of this Schedule is to be construed in.
                                              1. Blood services
                                                1. 13.(1) A person operating a blood service does not contravene.
                                                1. 14.(1) A service-provider (A) who refuses to provide the service.
                                                1. 15.A person (A) does not contravene section 29 only by.
                                                1. Age
                                                  1. 15A.(1) This paragraph applies in relation to age discrimination.
                                                  1. 16.(1) This paragraph applies in relation to disability discrimination.
                                                  1. 17.(1) This paragraph applies in relation to race discrimination so.
                                                  1. 18.(1) This paragraph applies in relation to religious or belief-related.
                                                  1. 19.A reference to entry clearance, leave to enter or remain.
                                                  1. Services arranged by employer
                                                    1. 20.(1) Section 29 does not apply to the provision of.
                                                    1. 20A.(1) A person (A) does not contravene section 29, so.
                                                    1. 21.(1) It is not a contravention of section 29, so.
                                                    1. 22.Services and public functions: exceptions
                                                    1. 23.(1) It is not a contravention of section 29, so.
                                                    1. Gender reassignment: England and Wales
                                                      1. 24.(1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far.
                                                      1. Gender reassignment: Scotland
                                                        1. 25.(1) An approved celebrant (A) does not contravene section 29.
                                                        1. 25A.Marriage according to religious rites: no compulsion to solemnize etc
                                                        2. 25AA.No compulsion for religious organisations or persons acting on their behalf to act in relation to civil partnerships
                                                        1. 25B.Marriage and civil partnership: Scotland
                                                        2. 25C.Marriage of same sex couples: Scottish forces marriages
                                                        1. Separate services for the sexes
                                                          1. 26.(1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far.
                                                          1. 27.(1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far.
                                                          1. 28.(1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far.
                                                          1. 29.(1) A minister does not contravene section 29, so far.
                                                          1. 30.If a service is generally provided only for persons who.
                                                          1. 30A.(1) A person does not contravene section 29, so far.
                                                          1. 30B.(1) A person (P) does not contravene section 29, so.
                                                          1. 30C.(1) This paragraph applies where a person (P)—
                                                          1. 30D.(1) A person (A) who is the owner of a.
                                                          1. 31.(1) Section 29 does not apply to the provision of.
                                                          1. Application to disability
                                                            1. 32.This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to disability.
                                                            1. 33.(1) Section 29 does not apply to—
                                                            1. 34.(1) Section 29 does not apply to transporting people by.
                                                            1. 34A.Section 29 does not apply to anything governed by Regulation.
                                                            1. Power to amend
                                                              1. 35.(1) A Minister of the Crown may by order amend.
                                                              1. Preliminary
                                                                1. 1.This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments.
                                                                1. 2.(1) This paragraph applies where A is a controller of.
                                                                1. 3.(1) This paragraph applies where A is a controller of.
                                                                1. 4.(1) This paragraph applies where A is a commonhold association;.
                                                                1. 5.(1) This paragraph applies where A is a responsible person.
                                                                1. 6.(1) In deciding whether it is reasonable to take a.
                                                                1. 7.(1) If A decides that it is reasonable to take.
                                                                1. 8.(1) This paragraph applies where the relevant disabled person comes.
                                                                1. 9.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of section 36.
                                                                1. Owner-occupier
                                                                  1. 1.(1) This paragraph applies to the private disposal of premises.
                                                                  2. 2.(1) Section 36(1)(a) does not apply if—
                                                                  1. 3.(1) This paragraph applies to anything done by a person.
                                                                  2. 4.(1) Section 36(1) does not apply if—
                                                                  3. 5.A Minister of the Crown may by order amend paragraph.
                                                                  1. Work to which other provisions apply
                                                                    1. 1.(1) An office or post is not a personal or.
                                                                    1. 2.(1) An office or post is not a personal or.
                                                                    1. 3.A life peerage (within the meaning of the Life Peerages.
                                                                    1. 4.The office of diocesan or suffragan bishop is not a.
                                                                    1. Part 1 Terms of work
                                                                      1. Compliance with laws regulating employment of women, etc.
                                                                        1. 1.Neither a sex equality clause nor a maternity equality clause.
                                                                        1. 2.A sex equality clause does not have effect in relation.
                                                                        1. Preliminary
                                                                          1. 3.(1) A sex equality rule does not have effect in.
                                                                          1. 4.(1) This paragraph applies where a man and a woman.
                                                                          1. 5.(1) A difference as between men and women is permitted.
                                                                          1. 6.(1) Regulations may amend this Part of this Schedule so.
                                                                          1. Part 1 Introductory
                                                                            1. Preliminary
                                                                              1. 1.This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments.
                                                                              1. 2.(1) A must comply with the first, second and third.
                                                                              2. 3.(1) This paragraph applies if a duty to make reasonable.
                                                                              1. Preliminary
                                                                                1. 4.An interested disabled person is a disabled person who, in.
                                                                                1. 5.(1) This paragraph applies where A is an employer. Relevant.
                                                                                1. 6.(1) This paragraph applies where A is a principal. Relevant.
                                                                                1. 7.(1) This paragraph applies where A is a firm or.
                                                                                1. 8.(1) This paragraph applies where A is an LLP or.
                                                                                1. 9.This paragraph applies where A is a barrister or barrister's.
                                                                                1. 10.This paragraph applies where A is an advocate or advocate's.
                                                                                1. 11.This paragraph applies where A is a person who has.
                                                                                2. 12.This paragraph applies where A is a relevant person in.
                                                                                3. 13.This paragraph applies where A is a person who has.
                                                                                4. 14.In relation to the second requirement in a case within.
                                                                                1. 15.(1) This paragraph applies where A is a qualifications body.
                                                                                1. 16.This paragraph applies where— (a) A is an employment service-provider.
                                                                                1. 17.This paragraph applies where A is a trade organisation. Relevant.
                                                                                1. 18.(1) This paragraph applies where A is a local authority.
                                                                                1. 19.This paragraph applies where A is, in relation to an.
                                                                                1. Lack of knowledge of disability, etc.
                                                                                  1. 20.(1) A is not subject to a duty to make.
                                                                                  1. Part 1 Occupational requirements
                                                                                    1. General
                                                                                      1. 1.(1) A person (A) does not contravene a provision mentioned.
                                                                                      1. 2.(1) A person (A) does not contravene a provision mentioned.
                                                                                      1. 3.A person (A) with an ethos based on religion or.
                                                                                      1. 4.(1) A person does not contravene section 39(1)(a) or (c).
                                                                                      1. 5.(1) A person (A) does not contravene section 55(1) or.
                                                                                      1. 6.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part.
                                                                                      1. Preliminary
                                                                                        1. 7.For the purposes of this Part of this Schedule, a.
                                                                                        1. 8.(1) It is not an age contravention to dismiss a.
                                                                                        1. 9.(1) A person does not contravene section 39(1)(a) or (c).
                                                                                        1. 10.(1) It is not an age contravention for a person.
                                                                                        1. 11.(1) It is not an age contravention for a person.
                                                                                        1. 12.(1) It is not an age contravention for a person.
                                                                                        1. 13.(1) It is not an age contravention for a person.
                                                                                        1. 14.(1) It is not an age contravention for an employer.
                                                                                        1. 15.(1) A person does not contravene a relevant provision, so.
                                                                                        1. 16.(1) A Minister of the Crown may by order provide.
                                                                                        1. Non-contractual payments to women on maternity leave
                                                                                          1. 17.(1) A person does not contravene section 39(1)(b) or (2).
                                                                                          1. 18.(1) A person does not contravene this Part of this.
                                                                                          1. 19.(1) A does not contravene a provision mentioned in sub-paragraph.
                                                                                          1. 20.(1) It is not a contravention of this Part of.
                                                                                          1. Accessibility strategies
                                                                                            1. 1.(1) A local authority in England and Wales must, in.
                                                                                            2. 2.(1) In preparing its accessibility strategy, a local authority must.
                                                                                            1. 3.(1) The responsible body of a school in England and.
                                                                                            2. 4.(1) In preparing an accessibility plan, the responsible body must.
                                                                                            1. 5.(1) This sub-paragraph applies if the appropriate authority is satisfied.
                                                                                            1. 6.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule.
                                                                                            1. Part 1 Sex discrimination
                                                                                              1. Admission to single-sex schools
                                                                                                1. 1.(1) Section 85(1), so far as relating to sex, does.
                                                                                                1. 2.(1) Section 85(1), so far as relating to sex, does.
                                                                                                1. 3.(1) If the responsible body of a single-sex school decides.
                                                                                                2. 4.(1) In the case of a maintained school within the.
                                                                                                1. School with religious character etc.
                                                                                                  1. 5.Section 85(1) and (2)(a) to (d), so far as relating.
                                                                                                  1. 6.Section 85(2)(a) to (d), so far as relating to religion.
                                                                                                  1. 7.(1) A Minister of the Crown may by order amend.
                                                                                                  1. Permitted form of selection
                                                                                                    1. 8.(1) A person does not contravene section 85(1), so far.
                                                                                                    1. Part 1 Single-sex institutions, etc.
                                                                                                      1. Admission to single-sex institutions
                                                                                                        1. 1.(1) Section 91(1), so far as relating to sex, does.
                                                                                                        1. 2.(1) If the responsible body of a single-sex institution decides.
                                                                                                        2. 3.(1) In the case of a single-sex institution—
                                                                                                        1. Occupational requirements
                                                                                                          1. 4.A person (P) does not contravene section 91(1) or (2).
                                                                                                          1. 5.(1) The responsible body of an institution which is designated.
                                                                                                          1. 6.A person does not contravene section 91, so far as.
                                                                                                          1. 7.(1) A person does not contravene section 91(2)(b) or (d).
                                                                                                          1. Preliminary
                                                                                                            1. 1.This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments.
                                                                                                            1. 2.(1) This paragraph applies where A is the responsible body.
                                                                                                            1. 3.(1) This paragraph applies where A is the responsible body.
                                                                                                            2. 4.(1) An interested disabled person is a disabled person who.
                                                                                                            1. 5.(1) This paragraph applies where A is the responsible body.
                                                                                                            1. 6.(1) This paragraph applies where A is the responsible body.
                                                                                                            1. 7.In deciding whether it is reasonable for A to have.
                                                                                                            1. 8.(1) This paragraph applies if a person has made a.
                                                                                                            1. 9.(1) This paragraph applies where A is a qualifications body.
                                                                                                            1. Educational charities
                                                                                                              1. 1.(1) This paragraph applies to a trust deed or other.
                                                                                                              1. 2.(1) This paragraph applies to an educational endowment—
                                                                                                              1. Preliminary
                                                                                                                1. 1.This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments.
                                                                                                                1. 2.(1) A must comply with the first, second and third.
                                                                                                                1. Single characteristic associations
                                                                                                                  1. 1.(1) An association does not contravene section 101(1) by restricting.
                                                                                                                  1. 1A.(1) An association does not contravene section 101(1) or (2).
                                                                                                                  1. 2.(1) An association (A) does not discriminate against a pregnant.
                                                                                                                  1. Part 1 Introductory
                                                                                                                    1. 1.In this Schedule— “the Tribunal” means— in relation to a.
                                                                                                                    1. Introductory
                                                                                                                      1. 2.This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to the.
                                                                                                                      1. 3.A claim that a responsible body in England has contravened.
                                                                                                                      1. 3A.(1) A claim that a responsible body for a school.
                                                                                                                      1. 4.(1) Proceedings on a claim may not be brought after.
                                                                                                                      1. 5.(1) This paragraph applies if the Tribunal finds that the.
                                                                                                                      1. 6.(1) This paragraph applies in relation to the Welsh Tribunal.
                                                                                                                      1. 6AA.(1) A party to any proceedings on a claim under.
                                                                                                                      1. 6A.(1) This paragraph applies to a child not over compulsory.
                                                                                                                      1. 6B.(1) A local authority in Wales must arrange for any.
                                                                                                                      1. 6C.(1) A local authority in Wales must make arrangements with.
                                                                                                                      1. 6D.(1) Every local authority in Wales must—
                                                                                                                      1. 6E.(1) If the Welsh Ministers are satisfied (whether on a.
                                                                                                                      1. 6F.(1) The Welsh Ministers must make regulations for the purpose.
                                                                                                                      1. Introductory
                                                                                                                        1. 7.This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to the.
                                                                                                                        1. 8.A claim that a responsible body has contravened Chapter 1.
                                                                                                                        1. 9.(1) This paragraph applies if the Tribunal finds the contravention.
                                                                                                                        1. 10.(1) The Scottish Ministers may make rules as to—
                                                                                                                        1. 11.(1) Either of the persons specified in sub-paragraph (2) may.
                                                                                                                        1. 12.The Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp.
                                                                                                                        1. Admissions
                                                                                                                          1. 13.(1) This paragraph applies if appeal arrangements have been made.
                                                                                                                          1. 14.(1) This paragraph applies if appeal arrangements have been made.
                                                                                                                          1. Children
                                                                                                                            1. 1.(1) Section 149, so far as relating to age, does.
                                                                                                                            1. 2.(1) In relation to the exercise of immigration and nationality.
                                                                                                                            1. 3.(1) Section 149 does not apply to the exercise of—.
                                                                                                                            1. 4.(1) Section 149(2) (application of section 149(1) to persons who.
                                                                                                                            1. 5.(1) A Minister of the Crown may by order amend.
                                                                                                                            1. Part 1 Public authorities: general
                                                                                                                              1. Ministers of the Crown and government departments
                                                                                                                                1. A Minister of the Crown. A government department other than.
                                                                                                                                1. Any of the armed forces other than any part of.
                                                                                                                                1. The British Broadcasting Corporation (“ BBC ”), except in respect.
                                                                                                                                1. The Independent Monitoring Authority for the Citizens' Rights Agreements.
                                                                                                                                1. The Commission for Equality and Human Rights. The Information Commissioner.
                                                                                                                                1. The Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service. The.
                                                                                                                                1. Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary. Her Majesty's Chief Inspector.
                                                                                                                                1. The Homes and Communities Agency. Natural England. The Office for.
                                                                                                                                1. NHS England . An integrated care board established under section.
                                                                                                                                1. The Advanced Research and Invention Agency. The Advisory, Conciliation and.
                                                                                                                                1. A county council, district council or parish council in England.
                                                                                                                                1. The governing body of an educational establishment maintained by an.
                                                                                                                                1. The National Assembly for Wales Commission (Comisiwn Cynulliad Cenedlaethol Cymru).
                                                                                                                                1. The British Transport Police Force. A chief constable of a.
                                                                                                                                1. . The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, in respect of.
                                                                                                                                1. High Speed Two (HS2) Limited. A strategic highways company appointed.
                                                                                                                                1. Welsh Assembly Government, etc.
                                                                                                                                  1. The Welsh Ministers. The First Minister for Wales. The Counsel.
                                                                                                                                  1. A Local Health Board established under section 11 of the.
                                                                                                                                  1. A corporate joint committee established by regulations made under Part.
                                                                                                                                  1. The Commission for Tertiary Education and Research or Y Comisiwn.
                                                                                                                                  1. The Welsh Revenue Authority or Awdurdod Cyllid Cymru. The Auditor.
                                                                                                                                  1. Scottish Administration
                                                                                                                                    1. An office-holder in the Scottish Administration (within the meaning given.
                                                                                                                                    1. A Health Board constituted under section 2 of the National.
                                                                                                                                    1. A council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government.
                                                                                                                                    1. An education authority in Scotland (within the meaning of section.
                                                                                                                                    1. The Scottish Police Authority. The chief constable of the Police.
                                                                                                                                    1. Accounts Commission for Scotland. Audit Scotland. Board of Trustees of.
                                                                                                                                    1. Children's Hearings Scotland. The National Convener of Children's Hearings Scotland.
                                                                                                                                    1. Historic Environment Scotland. An integration joint board established by order.
                                                                                                                                    1. ILF Scotland.
                                                                                                                                    1. The Scottish National Investment Bank p.l.c.
                                                                                                                                    1. Scottish Biometrics Commissioner.
                                                                                                                                    1. South of Scotland Enterprise.
                                                                                                                                    1. Community Justice Scotland Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland
                                                                                                                                    1. Cross-border Welsh authorities
                                                                                                                                      1. The Environment Agency – D The Natural Resources Body for.
                                                                                                                                      1. . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                                                                                      1. Preliminary
                                                                                                                                        1. 1.This Schedule applies for the purposes of Schedules 2, 4.
                                                                                                                                        1. 2.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) a binding obligation requires.
                                                                                                                                        1. 3.(1) This paragraph applies if— (a) A occupies premises under.
                                                                                                                                        1. 4.(1) This paragraph applies if, in a case within Part.
                                                                                                                                        1. 5.(1) This paragraph applies to proceedings relating to a contravention.
                                                                                                                                        1. 6.(1) Regulations may make provision as to circumstances in which.
                                                                                                                                        1. 7.An expression used in this Schedule and in Schedule 2.
                                                                                                                                        1. Statutory authority
                                                                                                                                          1. 1.(1) A person (P) does not contravene a provision specified.
                                                                                                                                          1. 2.(1) A person (P) does not contravene a specified provision.
                                                                                                                                          1. 3.(1) A person does not contravene Part 5 (work) only.
                                                                                                                                          2. 4.A person does not contravene this Act only by doing.
                                                                                                                                          1. 5.(1) A person does not contravene this Act—
                                                                                                                                          1. Acts authorised by statute or the executive
                                                                                                                                            1. 1.(1) This paragraph applies to anything done—
                                                                                                                                            1. 2.(1) This paragraph applies to an organisation the purpose of.
                                                                                                                                            1. 3.(1) A person does not contravene this Act, so far.
                                                                                                                                            1. 4.(1) A person (A) does not contravene this Act, so.
                                                                                                                                            1. . . . . . . . . . .
                                                                                                                                            1. Service providers
                                                                                                                                              1. 1.(1) This paragraph applies where a person concerned with the.
                                                                                                                                              2. 2.(1) This paragraph applies where an information society service provider.
                                                                                                                                              1. 3.(1) An information society service provider does not contravene this.
                                                                                                                                              1. 4.(1) This paragraph applies where an information society service consists.
                                                                                                                                              1. 5.(1) An information society service provider does not contravene this.
                                                                                                                                              1. 6.An injunction or interdict under Part 1 of the Equality.
                                                                                                                                              1. 7.(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Schedule.
                                                                                                                                              1. Part 1 Acts of Parliament
                                                                                                                                                1. Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944
                                                                                                                                                  1. 1.In section 15 of the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 2.In section 1(3) of the Teaching Council (Scotland) Act 1965.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 3.In section 12(1) of the Employment and Training Act 1973.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 4.The Estate Agents Act 1979 is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 5.In section 5(3) (supplementary provisions about prohibition and warning orders)—.
                                                                                                                                                  3. 6.(1) Schedule 1 (provisions supplementary to section 3(1)) is amended.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 7.(1) Section 20 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 8.In section 338(1) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 (interpretation).
                                                                                                                                                  1. 9.Part 2 of the Local Government Act 1988 (public supply.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 10.In section 17 (local and other public authority contracts: exclusion.
                                                                                                                                                  3. 11.Omit section 18 (exceptions to section 17 relating to race.
                                                                                                                                                  4. 12.In section 19 (provisions supplementary to or consequential on section.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 13.The Employment Act 1989 is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 14.In section 8 (exemption for discrimination in favour of lone.
                                                                                                                                                  3. 15.(1) Section 12 . . . (Sikhs: requirements as to.
                                                                                                                                                  4. 16.In section 28 (orders etc. ), omit subsections (2), (3).
                                                                                                                                                  5. 17.In section 29(1) (interpretation), omit the definition of “the 1975.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 18.In section 7(2) of the Local Government and Housing Act.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 19.The Enterprise and New Towns (Scotland) Act 1990 is amended.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 20.In section 2(4)(a) (functions in relation to training for employment.
                                                                                                                                                  3. 21.In section 16(2) (courses of training etc. : duty to.
                                                                                                                                                  4. 22.For section 17 (encouragement of women, members of minority racial.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 23.In section 62(7B) of the Further and Higher Education Act.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 24.(1) Schedule A2 to the Trade Union and Labour Relations.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 25.In section 39(2) of the Trade Union Reform and Employment.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 26.In Schedule 6 (compromise contracts) omit paragraphs 1 and 2.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 27.The Employment Tribunals Act 1996 is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 28.In section 5(2)(c) (remuneration, fees and allowances) for “2A(1)(b) of.
                                                                                                                                                  3. 29.In section 7(3)(h) (employment tribunal procedure regulations) for “2A(1)(b) of.
                                                                                                                                                  4. 30.In section 12(1) (restriction of publicity in disability cases) for.
                                                                                                                                                  5. 31.In section 18(1) (tribunal proceedings to which conciliation provisions apply)—.
                                                                                                                                                  6. 32.In section 21(1) (Jurisdiction of appeal tribunal)—
                                                                                                                                                  1. 33.(1) Section 126 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (acts.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 34.In section 126 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 35.The Education Act 1996 is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 36.(1) Section 317 of the Education Act 1996 (duties of.
                                                                                                                                                  3. 37.In section 336(4A) (tribunal procedure) for “claim under Chapter 1.
                                                                                                                                                  4. 38.In section 509AC(5)(interpretation etc ), in the definition of “disabled.
                                                                                                                                                  5. 39.Omit section 583(5) (commencement etc : transitory provision relating to.
                                                                                                                                                  6. 40.In Schedule 35B (meaning of eligible child etc ), paragraph.
                                                                                                                                                  7. 41.In Schedule 35C (school travel schemes), paragraph 14, in the.
                                                                                                                                                  8. 42.(1) In Schedule 36A (education functions of local authorities) the.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 43.In section 1(4) of the Teaching and Higher Education Act.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 44.The School Standards and Framework Act 1998 is amended as.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 45.In Schedule 5, in paragraph 6 (adjudicators, procedure) for subparagraphs.
                                                                                                                                                  3. 46.(1) In Schedule 6, Part 5 (procedures for making transitional.
                                                                                                                                                  4. 47.(1) In Schedule 7, in Part 6 (transitional exemption orders.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 48.In section 112(2) of the Transport Act 2000 (plans and.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 49.(1) Schedule 5 to the Employment Act 2002 (tribunal jurisdiction).
                                                                                                                                                  1. 50.The Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 is amended.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 51.In section 439(4) (chargeable events) after “within the meaning of”.
                                                                                                                                                  3. 52.In section 477(5) (chargeable events) after “within the meaning of”.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 53.The Communications Act 2003 is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 54.In section 27(5) (training and equality of opportunity)—
                                                                                                                                                  3. 55.In section 337(9) (promotion of equal opportunities and training)—
                                                                                                                                                  4. 56.In Schedule 12, in paragraph 23(6) (obligations of the Welsh.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 57.The Finance Act 2004 is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 58.In section 172A(5)(db) (surrender of pension benefits etc ) for—.
                                                                                                                                                  3. 59.In paragraphs 11D(2A) and (2B)(b), 12(2C)(d) and 14(3A) and (3D)(a).
                                                                                                                                                  1. 60.Section 56 of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 61.The Equality Act 2006 is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 62.(1) Section 8 (equality and diversity) is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  3. 63.In section 10(2) (meaning of group) for paragraph (d) substitute—.
                                                                                                                                                  4. 64.For section 11(3)(c) (interpretation) substitute— (c) a reference to the.
                                                                                                                                                  5. 65.(1) Section 14 (codes of practice) is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  6. 66.In section 16(4) (inquiries: matters which the Commission may consider.
                                                                                                                                                  7. 67.In section 21(2)(b) (unlawful act notice: specification of legislative provision).
                                                                                                                                                  8. 68.After section 24 insert— Enforcement powers: supplemental (1) This section has effect in relation to—
                                                                                                                                                  9. 69.Omit section 25 (restraint of unlawful advertising etc.).
                                                                                                                                                  10. 70.Omit section 26 (supplemental).
                                                                                                                                                  11. 71.(1) Section 27 (conciliation) is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  12. 72.(1) Section 28 (legal assistance) is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  13. 73.For section 31(1) (duties in respect of which Commission may.
                                                                                                                                                  14. 74.(1) Section 32 (public sector duties: compliance notice) is amended.
                                                                                                                                                  15. 75.Omit section 33 (equality and human rights enactments).
                                                                                                                                                  16. 76.(1) Section 34 (meaning of unlawful) is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  17. 77.(1) Section 35 (general: definitions) is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  18. 78.In section 39(4) (orders subject to affirmative resolution procedure) for.
                                                                                                                                                  19. 79.Omit section 43 (transitional: rented housing in Scotland).
                                                                                                                                                  20. 80.Omit Part 2 (discrimination on grounds of religion or belief).
                                                                                                                                                  21. 81.Omit section 81 (regulations).
                                                                                                                                                  22. 82.Omit Part 4 (public functions).
                                                                                                                                                  23. 83.In section 94(3) (extent: Northern Ireland)— (a) omit “and 41.
                                                                                                                                                  24. 84.(1) Schedule 1 (the Commission: constitution, etc.) is amended as.
                                                                                                                                                  25. 85.In Schedule 3 (consequential amendments), omit paragraphs 6 to 35.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 86.In section 23(1)(a) of the Immigration Asylum and Nationality Act.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 87.The Childcare Act 2006 is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 88.In section 6(6) (duty to secure sufficient childcare for working.
                                                                                                                                                  3. 89.In section 12(8) (duty to provide information, advice and assistance).
                                                                                                                                                  4. 90.In section 22(6) (duty to secure sufficient childcare for working.
                                                                                                                                                  5. 91.In section 27(8) (duty to provide information, advice and assistance.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 92.The Education and Inspections Act 2006 is amended as follows.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 93.In section 21(5) (proposals under section 19: procedure) for “section.
                                                                                                                                                  3. 94.In section 91(7) (enforcement of disciplinary penalties) for “Disability Discrimination.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 95.In paragraph 7(7) of Schedule 18 to the Finance Act.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 96.In section 48(2)(f) of the UK Borders Act 2007 (recommendations.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 97.The Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act 2008 is amended as.
                                                                                                                                                  2. 98.Insert after section 38(2) (meaning of “relevant offence”)—
                                                                                                                                                  3. 99.In Schedule 3 (enactments specified for the purposes of the.
                                                                                                                                                  1. 100.In section 218(3)(b) of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning.
                                                                                                                                                  1. Education (Disability Strategies and Pupils' Educational Records)(Scotland) Act 2002
                                                                                                                                                    1. 101.In section 6 of the Education (Disability Strategies and Pupils'.
                                                                                                                                                    1. 102.The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 is amended as.
                                                                                                                                                    2. 103.In section 11(5) (means of providing information) for “provider of.
                                                                                                                                                    3. 104.In section 12(6) (excessive cost of compliance) for “Disability Discrimination.
                                                                                                                                                    1. 105.In section 16 of the Dog Fouling (Scotland) Act 2003.
                                                                                                                                                    1. 106.Paragraph 3(1)(e) of schedule 2 to the Education (Additional Support.
                                                                                                                                                    1. 106A.In section 194(1) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (interpretation).
                                                                                                                                                    1. 107.In section 9 of the Education (Additional Support for Learning).
                                                                                                                                                    1. Part 1 Repeals
                                                                                                                                                    2. PART 1A REPEALS RELATING TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR EQUALITY DUTY ON 5TH APRIL 2011
                                                                                                                                                    3. Part 2 Revocations
                                                                                                                                                    4. PART 3 REVOCATIONS RELATING TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR EQUALITY DUTY ON 5TH APRIL 2011