RETVA v. FINLAND

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<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-1"><num><b>Part 1</b></num><heading>Socio-economic inequalities</heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Public sector duty regarding socio-economic inequalities</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An authority to which this section applies must, when making decisions of a strategic nature about how to exercise its functions, have due regard to the desirability of exercising them in a way that is designed to reduce the inequalities of outcome which result from socio-economic disadvantage.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In deciding how to fulfil a duty to which it is subject under subsection (1), an authority must take into account any guidance issued <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-495ef726bc6740c6198fc8452ae7eccc-1477465120619" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-495ef726bc6740c6198fc8452ae7eccc"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-495ef726bc6740c6198fc8452ae7eccc" class="commentary"/>in accordance with subsection (2A)</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-2A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07-1477465086128" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07" class="commentary"/>(2A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07-1477465086128" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07">The guidance to be taken into account under subsection (2) is—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07-1477465086128" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07-1477465086128" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07">in the case of a duty imposed on an authority in relation to devolved Scottish functions, guidance issued by the Scottish Ministers;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2A-aa"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07-1477465086128" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07"><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-b8a2ae5303c80ed7f1c01e1fb901c34a-1528728394708" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b8a2ae5303c80ed7f1c01e1fb901c34a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b8a2ae5303c80ed7f1c01e1fb901c34a" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07-1477465086128" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07"><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b8a2ae5303c80ed7f1c01e1fb901c34a-1528728394708" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b8a2ae5303c80ed7f1c01e1fb901c34a">in the case of a duty imposed on an authority in relation to devolved Welsh functions, guidance issued by the Welsh Ministers;</ins></ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07-1477465086128" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07-1477465086128" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c44d450dfaeba9c73f7bb10fa004aa07">in any other case, guidance issued by a Minister of the Crown.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-3"><num><del class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519" class="commentary"/>(3)</del></num><intro><p><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">The authorities to which this section applies are—</del></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(a)</del></num><content><p><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">a Minister of the Crown;</del></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-b"><num><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(b)</del></num><content><p><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">a government department other than the Security Service, the Secret Intelligence Service or the Government Communications Head-quarters;</del></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-c"><num><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(c)</del></num><content><p><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">a county council or district council in England;</del></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-d"><num><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(d)</del></num><content><p><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">the Greater London Authority;</del></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-e"><num><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(e)</del></num><content><p><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">a London borough council;</del></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-f"><num><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(f)</del></num><content><p><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">the Common Council of the City of London in its capacity as a local authority;</del></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-g"><num><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(g)</del></num><content><p><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">the Council of the Isles of Scilly;</del></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-h"><num><noteRef href="#M_F_90d54331-4536-4944-d1fc-fef3b2b68007" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(h)</del></num><content><p><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</del></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-i"><num><noteRef href="#M_F_9b5eb0f2-d20b-42cc-aa09-0c18e378314d" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(i)</del></num><content><p><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</del></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-j"><num><noteRef href="#M_F_ee33ebe6-baa1-4473-dc34-cc112d21243e" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(j)</del></num><content><p><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</del></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-k"><num><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(k)</del></num><content><p><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">a </del><del ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p152" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21893061"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21893061" class="commentary"/>police and crime commissioner</ins></del><del class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519"> established for an area in England.</del></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-3n1"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519" class="commentary"/>(3)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">The authorities to which this section applies are—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-an1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">the Scottish Ministers;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-bn1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">Food Standards Scotland;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-cn1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">Keeper of the Registers of Scotland;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-dn1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">National Records of Scotland;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-en1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(e)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">Revenue Scotland;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-fn1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(f)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-gn1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(g)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">a council constituted under section 2 of the Local Government </ins><abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">etc.</ins></abbr><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519"> (Scotland) Act 1994;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-hn1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(h)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">an integration joint board established under section 9(2) of the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-in1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">a Health Board constituted under section 2(1)(a) of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-jn1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(j)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">a Special Health Board constituted under section 2(1)(b) of that Act;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-kn1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(k)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">Scottish Police Authority;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-l"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(l)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">Highlands and Islands Enterprise;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-m"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">(m)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519-1528728292371" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edbde9faa7b7442c848a5c358d97b519">Scottish Enterprise.</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-n"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-c3c79dd04a356f9662153fc92ca0989c-1612272083139" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c3c79dd04a356f9662153fc92ca0989c"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c3c79dd04a356f9662153fc92ca0989c" class="commentary"/>(n)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c3c79dd04a356f9662153fc92ca0989c-1612272083139" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c3c79dd04a356f9662153fc92ca0989c">Scottish National Investment Bank p.l.c.;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-o"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c3c79dd04a356f9662153fc92ca0989c-1612272083139" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c3c79dd04a356f9662153fc92ca0989c">(o)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c3c79dd04a356f9662153fc92ca0989c-1612272083139" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c3c79dd04a356f9662153fc92ca0989c">South of Scotland Enterprise.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-3A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f" class="commentary"/>(3A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">This section also applies to the following authorities—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">the Welsh Ministers;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">a county council or county borough council in Wales;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-ba"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f"><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-5a6982407077ec362108db49494b3193-1639750257358" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5a6982407077ec362108db49494b3193"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5a6982407077ec362108db49494b3193" class="commentary"/>(ba)</ins></ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f"><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5a6982407077ec362108db49494b3193-1639750257358" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5a6982407077ec362108db49494b3193">a corporate joint committee established by regulations made under Part 5 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021;</ins></ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3A-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">a Local Health Board established under section 11 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3A-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">an NHS Trust established under section 18 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3A-e"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">(e)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">a Special Health Authority established under section 22 of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006 other than a cross-border Special Health Authority (within the meaning of section 8A(5) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3A-f"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">(f)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">a fire and rescue authority constituted by a scheme under section 2 of the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004, or a scheme to which section 4 of that Act applies, for an area in Wales;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3A-g"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">(g)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">a National Park authority established by an order under section 63 of the Environment Act 1995 for an area in Wales;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3A-h"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">(h)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f-1623061858673" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dc4b6cc0bef8cca41e6e52be3533c71f">the Welsh Revenue Authority or Awdurdod Cyllid Cymru.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-4"><num><noteRef href="#key-3b7f6c998c67ab3cc32370b0be98ce0d" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(4)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-5"><num><noteRef href="#key-1ad61d406ccc9798caf6acff570dd7d0" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(5)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-1-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The reference to inequalities in subsection (1) does not include any inequalities experienced by a person as a result of being a person subject to immigration control within the meaning given by section 115(9) of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>Power to amend section 1</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A Minister of the Crown may by regulations amend section 1 so as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>add a public authority to the authorities that are subject to the duty under subsection (1) of that section;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>remove an authority from those that are subject to the duty;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>make the duty apply, in the case of a particular authority, only in relation to certain functions that it has;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in the case of an authority to which the application of the duty is already restricted to certain functions, remove or alter the restriction.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In subsection (1) “<term refersTo="#term-public-authority" eId="term-public-authority">public authority</term>” means an authority that has functions of a public nature.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Provision made under subsection (1) may not impose a duty on an authority in relation to any devolved Scottish functions or devolved Welsh functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The Scottish Ministers or the Welsh Ministers may by regulations amend section 1 so as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>add a relevant authority to the authorities that are subject to the duty under subsection (1) of that section;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>remove a relevant authority from those that are subject to the duty;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>make the duty apply, in the case of a particular relevant authority, only in relation to certain functions that it has;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in the case of a relevant authority to which the application of the duty is already restricted to certain functions, remove or alter the restriction.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of the power conferred by subsection (4) on the Scottish Ministers, “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-authority" eId="term-relevant-authority">relevant authority</term>” means an authority whose functions—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are exercisable only in or as regards Scotland,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>are wholly or mainly devolved Scottish functions, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>correspond or are similar to those of an authority for the time being specified in section 1(3).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>For the purposes of the power conferred by subsection (4) on the Welsh Ministers, “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-authority" eId="term-relevant-authority">relevant authority</term>” means <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9f6ddcba5d3fa1237a86b854d3483e77-1528728683154" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9f6ddcba5d3fa1237a86b854d3483e77"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9f6ddcba5d3fa1237a86b854d3483e77" class="commentary"/>a devolved Welsh authority (within the meaning given by section 157A of the Government of Wales Act 2006) whose functions correspond</ins> or are similar to those of an authority for the time being specified in subsection (3) of section 1 or referred to in subsection (4) of that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-7"><num><noteRef href="#key-a01582178c7ddb9def6cae8698a66ed9" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(7)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may make any amendments of section 1 that appear to the Minister or Ministers to be necessary or expedient in consequence of provision made under subsection (1) or (as the case may be) subsection (4).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-9"><num><noteRef href="#key-4f2b51bbf6e84c03b14a4353c1dbe3cc" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(9)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-10"><num><noteRef href="#key-9ea97604d1f1ddc889fd759489cad1ca" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(10)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-2-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-0d86cb2d616f64f7521434801231911d-1477470814370" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-0d86cb2d616f64f7521434801231911d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-0d86cb2d616f64f7521434801231911d" class="commentary"/>Part</ins>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a function is a devolved Scottish function if it is exercisable in or as regards Scotland and it does not relate to reserved matters (within the meaning of the Scotland Act 1998);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-2-11-b"><num><noteRef href="#key-f7c80fa85ce78d5a12d69e9723091a39" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(b)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><content><p>A failure in respect of a performance of a duty under section 1 does not confer a cause of action at private law.</p></content></section></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-2"><num><b>Part 2</b></num><heading>Equality: key concepts</heading><chapter eId="part-2-chapter-1"><num>Chapter 1</num><heading>Protected characteristics</heading><section eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>The protected characteristics</heading><content><p>The following characteristics are protected characteristics—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>age;</p></item><item><p>disability;</p></item><item><p>gender reassignment;</p></item><item><p>marriage and civil partnership;</p></item><item><p>pregnancy and maternity;</p></item><item><p>race;</p></item><item><p>religion or belief;</p></item><item><p>sex;</p></item><item><p>sexual orientation.</p></item></blockList></content></section><section eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>Age</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In relation to the protected characteristic of age—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a person who has a particular protected characteristic is a reference to a person of a particular age group;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to persons who share a protected characteristic is a reference to persons of the same age group.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A reference to an age group is a reference to a group of persons defined by reference to age, whether by reference to a particular age or to a range of ages.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>Disability</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person (P) has a disability if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>P has a physical or mental impairment, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on P's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A reference to a disabled person is a reference to a person who has a disability.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In relation to the protected characteristic of disability—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a person who has a particular protected characteristic is a reference to a person who has a particular disability;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to persons who share a protected characteristic is a reference to persons who have the same disability.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>This Act (except Part 12 and section 190) applies in relation to a person who has had a disability as it applies in relation to a person who has the disability; accordingly (except in that Part and that section)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference (however expressed) to a person who has a disability includes a reference to a person who has had the disability, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-6-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference (however expressed) to a person who does not have a disability includes a reference to a person who has not had the disability.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown may issue guidance about matters to be taken into account in deciding any question for the purposes of subsection (1).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-6-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Schedule 1 (disability: supplementary provision) has effect.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>Gender reassignment</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person has the protected characteristic of gender reassignment if the person is proposing to undergo, is undergoing or has undergone a process (or part of a process) for the purpose of reassigning the person's sex by changing physiological or other attributes of sex.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A reference to a transsexual person is a reference to a person who has the protected characteristic of gender reassignment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In relation to the protected characteristic of gender reassignment—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a person who has a particular protected characteristic is a reference to a transsexual person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-7-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to persons who share a protected characteristic is a reference to transsexual persons.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Marriage and civil partnership</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person has the protected characteristic of marriage and civil partnership if the person is married or is a civil partner.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In relation to the protected characteristic of marriage and civil partnership—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a person who has a particular protected characteristic is a reference to a person who is married or is a civil partner;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to persons who share a protected characteristic is a reference to persons who are married or are civil partners.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Race</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Race includes—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>colour;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>nationality;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>ethnic or national origins.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In relation to the protected characteristic of race—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a person who has a particular protected characteristic is a reference to a person of a particular racial group;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to persons who share a protected characteristic is a reference to persons of the same racial group.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A racial group is a group of persons defined by reference to race; and a reference to a person's racial group is a reference to a racial group into which the person falls.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The fact that a racial group comprises two or more distinct racial groups does not prevent it from constituting a particular racial group.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A Minister of the Crown <noteRef href="#key-312bb72ffd13b612dbfe5dde21ed4bd9" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-9-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-56adbb22abd4b1dc74d768668e7fdcd3-1457004166843" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-56adbb22abd4b1dc74d768668e7fdcd3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-56adbb22abd4b1dc74d768668e7fdcd3" class="commentary"/>must by order</ins> amend this section so as to provide for caste to be an aspect of race;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-9-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-bbea4a78748e08d3c2161c0a7f1e89cb-1457004226685" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bbea4a78748e08d3c2161c0a7f1e89cb"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-bbea4a78748e08d3c2161c0a7f1e89cb" class="commentary"/>may by order</ins> amend this Act so as to provide for an exception to a provision of this Act to apply, or not to apply, to caste or to apply, or not to apply, to caste in specified circumstances.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-9-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The power under section 207(4)(b), in its application to subsection (5), includes power to amend this Act.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Religion or belief</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Religion means any religion and a reference to religion includes a reference to a lack of religion.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Belief means any religious or philosophical belief and a reference to belief includes a reference to a lack of belief.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In relation to the protected characteristic of religion or belief—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a person who has a particular protected characteristic is a reference to a person of a particular religion or belief;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-10-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to persons who share a protected characteristic is a reference to persons who are of the same religion or belief.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Sex</heading><intro><p>In relation to the protected characteristic of sex—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a person who has a particular protected characteristic is a reference to a man or to a woman;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to persons who share a protected characteristic is a reference to persons of the same sex.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Sexual orientation</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Sexual orientation means a person's sexual orientation towards—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>persons of the same sex,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons of the opposite sex, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>persons of either sex.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In relation to the protected characteristic of sexual orientation—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a person who has a particular protected characteristic is a reference to a person who is of a particular sexual orientation;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to persons who share a protected characteristic is a reference to persons who are of the same sexual orientation.</p></content></level></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-2-chapter-2"><num>Chapter 2</num><heading>Prohibited conduct</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-2-crossheading-discrimination"><heading><i>Discrimination</i></heading><section eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Direct discrimination</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person (A) discriminates against another (B) if, because of a protected characteristic, A treats B less favourably than A treats or would treat others.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the protected characteristic is age, A does not discriminate against B if A can show A's treatment of B to be a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the protected characteristic is disability, and B is not a disabled person, A does not discriminate against B only because A treats or would treat disabled persons more favourably than A treats B.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the protected characteristic is marriage and civil partnership, this section applies to a contravention of Part 5 (work) only if the treatment is because it is B who is married or a civil partner.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>If the protected characteristic is race, less favourable treatment includes segregating B from others.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>If the protected characteristic is sex—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>less favourable treatment of a woman includes less favourable treatment of her because she is breast-feeding;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-13-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in a case where B is a man, no account is to be taken of special treatment afforded to a woman in connection with pregnancy <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-bc72301264ecf363c77b966b2021e92a-1704985808528" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bc72301264ecf363c77b966b2021e92a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-bc72301264ecf363c77b966b2021e92a" class="commentary"/>, childbirth or maternity</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-7"><num><noteRef href="#key-195117990fd58e9a21cb7cd5a15efadc" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(7)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-13-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>This section is subject to sections 17(6) and 18(7).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Combined discrimination: dual characteristics</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person (A) discriminates against another (B) if, because of a combination of two relevant protected characteristics, A treats B less favourably than A treats or would treat a person who does not share either of those characteristics.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The relevant protected characteristics are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>age;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>disability;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>gender reassignment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>race</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>religion or belief;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>sex;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>sexual orientation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of establishing a contravention of this Act by virtue of subsection (1), B need not show that A's treatment of B is direct discrimination because of each of the characteristics in the combination (taken separately).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>But B cannot establish a contravention of this Act by virtue of subsection (1) if, in reliance on another provision of this Act or any other enactment, A shows that A's treatment of B is not direct discrimination because of either or both of the characteristics in the combination.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to a combination of characteristics that includes disability in circumstances where, if a claim of direct discrimination because of disability were to be brought, it would come within section 116 (special educational needs).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A Minister of the Crown may by order amend this section so as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make further provision about circumstances in which B can, or in which B cannot, establish a contravention of this Act by virtue of subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-14-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specify other circumstances in which subsection (1) does not apply.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-14-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The references to direct discrimination are to a contravention of this Act by virtue of section 13.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Discrimination arising from disability</heading><subsection eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person (A) discriminates against a disabled person (B) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>A treats B unfavourably because of something arising in consequence of B's disability, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>A cannot show that the treatment is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply if A shows that A did not know, and could not reasonably have been expected to know, that B had the disability.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Gender reassignment discrimination: cases of absence from work</heading><subsection eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section has effect for the purposes of the application of Part 5 (work) to the protected characteristic of gender reassignment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person (A) discriminates against a transsexual person (B) if, in relation to an absence of B's that is because of gender reassignment, A treats B less favourably than A would treat B if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>B's absence was because of sickness or injury, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>B's absence was for some other reason and it is not reasonable for B to be treated less favourably.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person's absence is because of gender reassignment if it is because the person is proposing to undergo, is undergoing or has undergone the process (or part of the process) mentioned in section 7(1).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Pregnancy and maternity discrimination: non-work cases</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section has effect for the purposes of the application to the protected characteristic of pregnancy and maternity of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 3 (services and public functions);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 4 (premises);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Part 6 (education);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>Part 7 (associations).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person (A) discriminates against a woman if A treats her unfavourably because of a pregnancy of hers.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person (A) discriminates against a woman if, in the period of 26 weeks beginning with the day on which she gives birth, A treats her unfavourably because she has given birth.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (3) to treating a woman unfavourably because she has given birth includes, in particular, a reference to treating her unfavourably because she is breast-feeding.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section, the day on which a woman gives birth is the day on which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>she gives birth to a living child, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>she gives birth to a dead child (more than 24 weeks of the pregnancy having passed).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-17-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Section 13, so far as relating to sex discrimination, does not apply to anything done in relation to a woman in so far as—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is for the reason mentioned in subsection (2), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-17-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is in the period, and for the reason, mentioned in subsection (3).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Pregnancy and maternity discrimination: work cases</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section has effect for the purposes of the application of Part 5 (work) to the protected characteristic of pregnancy and maternity.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person (A) discriminates against a woman if, in <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b6b94e785774fe2b129bb6fb780096c4-1704985931714" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b6b94e785774fe2b129bb6fb780096c4"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b6b94e785774fe2b129bb6fb780096c4" class="commentary"/>or after</ins> the protected period in relation to a pregnancy of hers, A treats her unfavourably —</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>because of the pregnancy, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>because of illness suffered by her <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4169f4eadeb79f7de9069edaed710eb3-1704985957160" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4169f4eadeb79f7de9069edaed710eb3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4169f4eadeb79f7de9069edaed710eb3" class="commentary"/>in that protected period as a result of the pregnancy</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person (A) discriminates against a woman if A treats her unfavourably because she is on compulsory maternity leave <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c95041fd60a4cbe8e62916493e288488-1704985983916" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c95041fd60a4cbe8e62916493e288488"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c95041fd60a4cbe8e62916493e288488" class="commentary"/>or on equivalent compulsory maternity leave</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person (A) discriminates against a woman if A treats her unfavourably because she is exercising or seeking to exercise, or has exercised or sought to exercise, the right to ordinary or additional maternity leave <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-1247449b3979f340cc90cad81e33f2dc-1704986006164" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-1247449b3979f340cc90cad81e33f2dc"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-1247449b3979f340cc90cad81e33f2dc" class="commentary"/>or a right to equivalent maternity leave</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-5"><num><noteRef href="#key-35f2ea1830de85490eba4176116490ed" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(5)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The protected period, in relation to a woman's pregnancy, begins when the pregnancy begins, and ends—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if she has the right to ordinary and additional maternity leave, at the end of the additional maternity leave period or (if earlier) when she returns to work after the pregnancy;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-6-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-bff585953710569a682dc2eddc2e4800-1704986043473" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bff585953710569a682dc2eddc2e4800"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-bff585953710569a682dc2eddc2e4800" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-bff585953710569a682dc2eddc2e4800-1704986043473" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bff585953710569a682dc2eddc2e4800">if she does not have that right, but has a right to equivalent maternity leave, at the end of that leave period, or (if earlier) when she returns to work after the pregnancy;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if she does not have <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9c054c5dbe3bb80670d9ebcf10a464e6-1704986063600" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9c054c5dbe3bb80670d9ebcf10a464e6"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9c054c5dbe3bb80670d9ebcf10a464e6" class="commentary"/>a right as described in paragraph (a) or (aa)</ins>, at the end of the period of 2 weeks beginning with the end of the pregnancy.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-6A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256-1704986084742" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256" class="commentary"/>(6A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256-1704986084742" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256">For the purposes of this section—</ins></p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256-1704986084742" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-equivalent-compulsory-maternity-leave"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256-1704986084742" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256">equivalent compulsory maternity leave</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256-1704986084742" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256">” means a period of leave—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256-1704986084742" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256">which is of a substantially similar nature (regardless of its length) to compulsory maternity leave, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256-1704986084742" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256">which is provided for under a statutory or contractual scheme;</ins></p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256-1704986084742" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-equivalent-maternity-leave"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256-1704986084742" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256">equivalent maternity leave</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256-1704986084742" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256">” means a period of leave—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256-1704986084742" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256">which is of a substantially similar nature (regardless of its length) to ordinary or additional maternity leave or both, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256-1704986084742" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c5277ea58ce417cf96333349f9bfa256">which is provided for under a statutory or contractual scheme.</ins></p></content></level></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-18-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Section 13, so far as relating to sex discrimination, does not apply to treatment of a woman in so far as—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-18-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is in <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-ab1ed2e5f5c4f9cbc8bbc6bc1416ff3e-1704986118906" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ab1ed2e5f5c4f9cbc8bbc6bc1416ff3e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-ab1ed2e5f5c4f9cbc8bbc6bc1416ff3e" class="commentary"/>or after</ins> the protected period in relation to her and is for a reason mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection (2), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-18-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is for a reason mentioned in subsection (3) or (4).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Indirect discrimination</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person (A) discriminates against another (B) if A applies to B a provision, criterion or practice which is discriminatory in relation to a relevant protected characteristic of B's.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (1), a provision, criterion or practice is discriminatory in relation to a relevant protected characteristic of B's if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>A applies, or would apply, it to persons with whom B does not share the characteristic,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it puts, or would put, persons with whom B shares the characteristic at a particular disadvantage when compared with persons with whom B does not share it,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it puts, or would put, B at that disadvantage, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>A cannot show it to be a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The relevant protected characteristics are—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>age;</p></item><item><p>disability;</p></item><item><p>gender reassignment;</p></item><item><p>marriage and civil partnership;</p></item><item><p>race;</p></item><item><p>religion or belief;</p></item><item><p>sex;</p></item><item><p>sexual orientation.</p></item></blockList></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-19A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f" class="commentary"/>19A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">Indirect discrimination: same disadvantage</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-19A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">(1)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">A person (A) discriminates against another (B) if—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19A-1-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">A applies to B a provision, criterion or practice,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19A-1-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">A also applies, or would apply, the provision, criterion or practice to—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-19A-1-b-i"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">persons who share a relevant protected characteristic, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-19A-1-b-ii"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">persons who do not share that relevant protected characteristic,</ins></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19A-1-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">B does not share that relevant protected characteristic,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19A-1-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">the provision, criterion or practice puts, or would put, persons with the relevant protected characteristic at a particular disadvantage when compared with persons who do not share the relevant protected characteristic,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19A-1-e"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">(e)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">the provision, criterion or practice puts, or would put, B at substantively the same disadvantage as persons who do share the relevant protected characteristic, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-19A-1-f"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">(f)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">A cannot show that the provision, criterion or practice is a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-19A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">The relevant protected characteristics for the purposes of this section are—</ins></p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">age;</ins></p></item><item><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">disability;</ins></p></item><item><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">gender reassignment;</ins></p></item><item><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">marriage and civil partnership;</ins></p></item><item><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">race;</ins></p></item><item><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">religion or belief;</ins></p></item><item><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">sex;</ins></p></item><item><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f-1704985508414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-72ae5761f5a350a873860c6653a3466f">sexual orientation.</ins></p></item></blockList></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-2-crossheading-adjustments-for-disabled-persons"><heading><i>Adjustments for disabled persons</i></heading><section eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Duty to make adjustments</heading><subsection eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Where this Act imposes a duty to make reasonable adjustments on a person, this section, sections 21 and 22 and the applicable Schedule apply; and for those purposes, a person on whom the duty is imposed is referred to as A.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The duty comprises the following three requirements.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The first requirement is a requirement, where a provision, criterion or practice of A's puts a disabled person at a substantial disadvantage in relation to a relevant matter in comparison with persons who are not disabled, to take such steps as it is reasonable to have to take to avoid the disadvantage.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The second requirement is a requirement, where a physical feature puts a disabled person at a substantial disadvantage in relation to a relevant matter in comparison with persons who are not disabled, to take such steps as it is reasonable to have to take to avoid the disadvantage.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The third requirement is a requirement, where a disabled person would, but for the provision of an auxiliary aid, be put at a substantial disadvantage in relation to a relevant matter in comparison with persons who are not disabled, to take such steps as it is reasonable to have to take to provide the auxiliary aid.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Where the first or third requirement relates to the provision of information, the steps which it is reasonable for A to have to take include steps for ensuring that in the circumstances concerned the information is provided in an accessible format.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A person (A) who is subject to a duty to make reasonable adjustments is not (subject to express provision to the contrary) entitled to require a disabled person, in relation to whom A is required to comply with the duty, to pay to any extent A's costs of complying with the duty.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A reference in section 21 or 22 or an applicable Schedule to the first, second or third requirement is to be construed in accordance with this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In relation to the second requirement, a reference in this section or an applicable Schedule to avoiding a substantial disadvantage includes a reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>removing the physical feature in question,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>altering it, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>providing a reasonable means of avoiding it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>A reference in this section, section 21 or 22 or an applicable Schedule (apart from paragraphs 2 to 4 of Schedule 4) to a physical feature is a reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a feature arising from the design or construction of a building,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a feature of an approach to, exit from or access to a building,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a fixture or fitting, or furniture, furnishings, materials, equipment or other chattels, in or on premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-20-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any other physical element or quality.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>A reference in this section, section 21 or 22 or an applicable Schedule to an auxiliary aid includes a reference to an auxiliary service.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>A reference in this section or an applicable Schedule to chattels is to be read, in relation to Scotland, as a reference to moveable property.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-20-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>The applicable Schedule is, in relation to the Part of this Act specified in the first column of the Table, the Schedule specified in the second column.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:colgroup><default:col style="width:65%"/><default:col style="width:35%"/></default:colgroup><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Part of this Act</i></p></default:th><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Applicable Schedule</i></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Part 3 (services and public functions)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Schedule 2</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Part 4 (premises)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Schedule 4</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Part 5 (work)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Schedule 8</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Part 6 (education)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Schedule 13</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Part 7 (associations)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Schedule 15</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Each of the Parts mentioned above</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Schedule 21</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Failure to comply with duty</heading><subsection eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A failure to comply with the first, second or third requirement is a failure to comply with a duty to make reasonable adjustments.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A discriminates against a disabled person if A fails to comply with that duty in relation to that person.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A provision of an applicable Schedule which imposes a duty to comply with the first, second or third requirement applies only for the purpose of establishing whether A has contravened this Act by virtue of subsection (2); a failure to comply is, accordingly, not actionable by virtue of another provision of this Act or otherwise.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>Regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-22-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Regulations may prescribe—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>matters to be taken into account in deciding whether it is reasonable for A to take a step for the purposes of a prescribed provision of an applicable Schedule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>descriptions of persons to whom the first, second or third requirement does not apply.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations may make provision as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>circumstances in which it is, or in which it is not, reasonable for a person of a prescribed description to have to take steps of a prescribed description;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>what is, or what is not, a provision, criterion or practice;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>things which are, or which are not, to be treated as physical features;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>things which are, or which are not, to be treated as alterations of physical features;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-22-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>things which are, or which are not, to be treated as auxiliary aids.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-22-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Provision made by virtue of this section may amend an applicable Schedule.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-2-crossheading-discrimination-supplementary"><heading><i>Discrimination: supplementary</i></heading><section eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Comparison by reference to circumstances</heading><subsection eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>On a comparison of cases for the purposes of section 13, 14, <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c4b54e9e9f03b97b2b4bdbfd4ffade36-1704986274188" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c4b54e9e9f03b97b2b4bdbfd4ffade36"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c4b54e9e9f03b97b2b4bdbfd4ffade36" class="commentary"/>19 or 19A</ins> there must be no material difference between the circumstances relating to each case.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The circumstances relating to a case include a person's abilities if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on a comparison for the purposes of section 13, the protected characteristic is disability;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-23-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on a comparison for the purposes of section 14, one of the protected characteristics in the combination is disability.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the protected characteristic is sexual orientation, the fact that one person (whether or not the person referred to as B) is a civil partner while another is married <noteRef href="#key-ef5da488d92035b8ec14eb0c1ac3ca15" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>... is not a material difference between the circumstances relating to each case.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-23-4"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-490ed6b4987a908aba1f09319a51393f-1457449447187" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-490ed6b4987a908aba1f09319a51393f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-490ed6b4987a908aba1f09319a51393f" class="commentary"/>(4)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-490ed6b4987a908aba1f09319a51393f-1457449447187" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-490ed6b4987a908aba1f09319a51393f">If the protected characteristic is sexual orientation, the fact that one person (whether or not the person referred to as B) is married to</ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-490ed6b4987a908aba1f09319a51393f-1457449447187" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-490ed6b4987a908aba1f09319a51393f"><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8acf0df2b9990bc253191fc92aca6fd1-1579813434187" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8acf0df2b9990bc253191fc92aca6fd1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8acf0df2b9990bc253191fc92aca6fd1" class="commentary"/>, or the civil partner of,</ins></ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-490ed6b4987a908aba1f09319a51393f-1457449447187" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-490ed6b4987a908aba1f09319a51393f"> a person of the same sex while another is married to</ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-490ed6b4987a908aba1f09319a51393f-1457449447187" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-490ed6b4987a908aba1f09319a51393f"><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8acf0df2b9990bc253191fc92aca6fd1-1579813463236" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8acf0df2b9990bc253191fc92aca6fd1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8acf0df2b9990bc253191fc92aca6fd1" class="commentary"/>, or the civil partner of,</ins></ins><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-490ed6b4987a908aba1f09319a51393f-1457449447187" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-490ed6b4987a908aba1f09319a51393f"> a person of the opposite sex is not a material difference between the circumstances relating to each case.</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>Irrelevance of alleged discriminator's characteristics</heading><subsection eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purpose of establishing a contravention of this Act by virtue of section 13(1), it does not matter whether A has the protected characteristic.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-24-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purpose of establishing a contravention of this Act by virtue of section 14(1), it does not matter—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether A has one of the protected characteristics in the combination;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-24-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether A has both.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>References to particular strands of discrimination</heading><subsection eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Age discrimination is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 13 because of age;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 19 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8f3c7327837e04ada65655289eaffd47-1704986349064" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8f3c7327837e04ada65655289eaffd47"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8f3c7327837e04ada65655289eaffd47" class="commentary"/>or 19A</ins> where the relevant protected characteristic is age.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Disability discrimination is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 13 because of disability;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 15;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 19 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4a2cd3336130aeefa77e6d89d636e1b8-1704986365615" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4a2cd3336130aeefa77e6d89d636e1b8"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4a2cd3336130aeefa77e6d89d636e1b8" class="commentary"/>or 19A</ins> where the relevant protected characteristic is disability;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 21.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Gender reassignment discrimination is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 13 because of gender reassignment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 16;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 19 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3e265d0ca08b8316e67703bfb8fd095d-1704986381452" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3e265d0ca08b8316e67703bfb8fd095d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3e265d0ca08b8316e67703bfb8fd095d" class="commentary"/>or 19A</ins> where the relevant protected characteristic is gender reassignment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Marriage and civil partnership discrimination is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 13 because of marriage and civil partnership;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 19 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-bee74b077031e372137ddf537909c8b7-1704986396382" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bee74b077031e372137ddf537909c8b7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-bee74b077031e372137ddf537909c8b7" class="commentary"/>or 19A</ins> where the relevant protected characteristic is marriage and civil partnership.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Pregnancy and maternity discrimination is discrimination within section 17 or 18.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Race discrimination is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 13 because of race;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 19 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c3605a3f2c015bb94f4650a06a6c1f9d-1704986416116" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c3605a3f2c015bb94f4650a06a6c1f9d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c3605a3f2c015bb94f4650a06a6c1f9d" class="commentary"/>or 19A</ins> where the relevant protected characteristic is race.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Religious or belief-related discrimination is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 13 because of religion or belief;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 19 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-0cedffd0a9bbea7f3c71894f592a0718-1704986437364" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-0cedffd0a9bbea7f3c71894f592a0718"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-0cedffd0a9bbea7f3c71894f592a0718" class="commentary"/>or 19A</ins> where the relevant protected characteristic is religion or belief.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Sex discrimination is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 13 because of sex;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 19 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5080d10d42d65c3ea1171a9ac550dbf4-1704986464593" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5080d10d42d65c3ea1171a9ac550dbf4"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5080d10d42d65c3ea1171a9ac550dbf4" class="commentary"/>or 19A</ins> where the relevant protected characteristic is sex.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-25-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Sexual orientation discrimination is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 13 because of sexual orientation;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-25-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>discrimination within section 19 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c135249ef6bbfbc87f1bc42e84488ddb-1704986482880" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c135249ef6bbfbc87f1bc42e84488ddb"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c135249ef6bbfbc87f1bc42e84488ddb" class="commentary"/>or 19A</ins> where the relevant protected characteristic is sexual orientation.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-chapter-2-crossheading-other-prohibited-conduct"><heading><i>Other prohibited conduct</i></heading><section eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Harassment</heading><subsection eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person (A) harasses another (B) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>A engages in unwanted conduct related to a relevant protected characteristic, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>the conduct has the purpose or effect of—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-26-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>violating B's dignity, or</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-26-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for B.</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A also harasses B if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>A engages in unwanted conduct of a sexual nature, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the conduct has the purpose or effect referred to in subsection (1)(b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A also harasses B if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>A or another person engages in unwanted conduct of a sexual nature or that is related to gender reassignment or sex,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the conduct has the purpose or effect referred to in subsection (1)(b), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>because of B's rejection of or submission to the conduct, A treats B less favourably than A would treat B if B had not rejected or submitted to the conduct.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In deciding whether conduct has the effect referred to in subsection (1)(b), each of the following must be taken into account—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-26-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the perception of B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the other circumstances of the case;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-26-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>whether it is reasonable for the conduct to have that effect.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-26-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The relevant protected characteristics are—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>age;</p></item><item><p>disability;</p></item><item><p>gender reassignment;</p></item><item><p>race;</p></item><item><p>religion or belief;</p></item><item><p>sex;</p></item><item><p>sexual orientation.</p></item></blockList></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Victimisation</heading><subsection eId="section-27-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person (A) victimises another person (B) if A subjects B to a detriment because—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>B does a protected act, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>A believes that B has done, or may do, a protected act.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Each of the following is a protected act—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>bringing proceedings under this Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>giving evidence or information in connection with proceedings under this Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>doing any other thing for the purposes of or in connection with this Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-27-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>making an allegation (whether or not express) that A or another person has contravened this Act.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Giving false evidence or information, or making a false allegation, is not a protected act if the evidence or information is given, or the allegation is made, in bad faith.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>This section applies only where the person subjected to a detriment is an individual.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-27-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The reference to contravening this Act includes a reference to committing a breach of an equality clause or rule.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></chapter></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-3"><num><b>Part 3</b></num><heading>Services and public functions</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-preliminary"><heading><i>Preliminary</i></heading><section eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Application of this Part</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This Part does not apply to the protected characteristic of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>age, so far as relating to persons who have not attained the age of 18;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>marriage and civil partnership.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This Part does not apply to discrimination, harassment or victimisation—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that is prohibited by Part 4 (premises), 5 (work) or 6 (education), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that would be so prohibited but for an express exception.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>This Part does not apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a breach of an equality clause or rule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>anything that would be a breach of an equality clause or rule but for section 69 or Part 2 of Schedule 7;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-28-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a breach of a non-discrimination rule.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-provision-of-services-etc"><heading><i>Provision of services, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></i></heading><section eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Provision of services, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person (a “service-provider”) concerned with the provision of a service to the public or a section of the public (for payment or not) must not discriminate against a person requiring the service by not providing the person with the service.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A service-provider (A) must not, in providing the service, discriminate against a person (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which A provides the service to B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by terminating the provision of the service to B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by subjecting B to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A service-provider must not, in relation to the provision of the service, harass—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person requiring the service, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person to whom the service-provider provides the service.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A service-provider must not victimise a person requiring the service by not providing the person with the service.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A service-provider (A) must not, in providing the service, victimise a person (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which A provides the service to B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by terminating the provision of the service to B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by subjecting B to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A person must not, in the exercise of a public function that is not the provision of a service to the public or a section of the public, do anything that constitutes discrimination, harassment or victimisation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a service-provider (and see also section 55(7));</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who exercises a public function that is not the provision of a service to the public or a section of the public.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In the application of section 26 for the purposes of subsection (3), and subsection (6) as it relates to harassment, neither of the following is a relevant protected characteristic—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>religion or belief;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-29-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sexual orientation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>In the application of this section, so far as relating to race or religion or belief, to the granting of entry clearance (within the meaning of the Immigration Act 1971), it does not matter whether an act is done within or outside the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-29-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Subsection (9) does not affect the application of any other provision of this Act to conduct outside England and Wales or Scotland.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-3-crossheading-supplementary"><heading><i>Supplementary</i></heading><section eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Ships and hovercraft</heading><subsection eId="section-30-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This Part (subject to subsection (2)) applies only in such circumstances as are prescribed in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>transporting people by ship or hovercraft;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-30-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a service provided on a ship or hovercraft.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 29(6) applies in relation to the matters referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1); but in so far as it relates to disability discrimination, section 29(6) applies to those matters only in such circumstances as are prescribed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It does not matter whether the ship or hovercraft is within or outside the United Kingdom.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-ship" eId="term-ship">Ship</term>” has the same meaning as in the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-hovercraft" eId="term-hovercraft">Hovercraft</term>” has the same meaning as in the Hovercraft Act 1968.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-30-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section affects the application of any other provision of this Act to conduct outside England and Wales or Scotland.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-31"><num>31</num><heading>Interpretation and exceptions</heading><subsection eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A reference to the provision of a service includes a reference to the provision of goods or facilities.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A reference to the provision of a service includes a reference to the provision of a service in the exercise of a public function.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A public function is a function that is a function of a public nature for the purposes of the Human Rights Act 1998.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Where an employer arranges for another person to provide a service only to the employer's employees—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the employer is not to be regarded as the service-provider, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the employees are to be regarded as a section of the public.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A reference to a person requiring a service includes a reference to a person who is seeking to obtain or use the service.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A reference to a service-provider not providing a person with a service includes a reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the service-provider not providing the person with a service of the quality that the service-provider usually provides to the public (or the section of it which includes the person), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-31-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the service-provider not providing the person with the service in the manner in which, or on the terms on which, the service-provider usually provides the service to the public (or the section of it which includes the person).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In relation to the provision of a service by either House of Parliament, the service-provider is the Corporate Officer of the House concerned; and if the service involves access to, or use of, a place in the Palace of Westminster which members of the public are allowed to enter, both Corporate Officers are jointly the service-provider.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Schedule 2 (reasonable adjustments) has effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-31-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Schedule 3 (exceptions) has effect.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-4"><num><b>Part 4</b></num><heading>Premises</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-preliminary"><heading><i>Preliminary</i></heading><section eId="section-32"><num>32</num><heading>Application of this Part</heading><subsection eId="section-32-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This Part does not apply to the following protected characteristics—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>age;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>marriage and civil partnership.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This Part does not apply to discrimination, harassment or victimisation—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that is prohibited by Part 5 (work) or Part 6 (education), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that would be so prohibited but for an express exception.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>This Part does not apply to the provision of accommodation if the provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is generally for the purpose of short stays by individuals who live elsewhere, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is for the purpose only of exercising a public function or providing a service to the public or a section of the public.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The reference to the exercise of a public function, and the reference to the provision of a service, are to be construed in accordance with Part 3.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-32-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>This Part does not apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-32-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a breach of an equality clause or rule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>anything that would be a breach of an equality clause or rule but for section 69 or Part 2 of Schedule 7;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-32-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a breach of a non-discrimination rule.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-disposal-and-management"><heading><i>Disposal and management</i></heading><section eId="section-33"><num>33</num><heading>Disposals, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-33-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person (A) who has the right to dispose of premises must not discriminate against another (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which A offers to dispose of the premises to B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by not disposing of the premises to B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in A's treatment of B with respect to things done in relation to persons seeking premises.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where an interest in a commonhold unit cannot be disposed of unless a particular person is a party to the disposal, that person must not discriminate against a person by not being a party to the disposal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A person who has the right to dispose of premises must not, in connection with anything done in relation to their occupation or disposal, harass—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person who occupies them;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who applies for them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A person (A) who has the right to dispose of premises must not victimise another (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which A offers to dispose of the premises to B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by not disposing of the premises to B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in A's treatment of B with respect to things done in relation to persons seeking premises.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Where an interest in a commonhold unit cannot be disposed of unless a particular person is a party to the disposal, that person must not victimise a person by not being a party to the disposal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-33-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In the application of section 26 for the purposes of subsection (3), neither of the following is a relevant protected characteristic—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-33-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>religion or belief;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-33-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sexual orientation.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-34"><num>34</num><heading>Permission for disposal</heading><subsection eId="section-34-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person whose permission is required for the disposal of premises must not discriminate against another by not giving permission for the disposal of the premises to the other.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-34-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person whose permission is required for the disposal of premises must not, in relation to an application for permission to dispose of the premises, harass a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who applies for permission to dispose of the premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to whom the disposal would be made if permission were given.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-34-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person whose permission is required for the disposal of premises must not victimise another by not giving permission for the disposal of the premises to the other.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-34-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In the application of section 26 for the purposes of subsection (2), neither of the following is a relevant protected characteristic—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-34-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>religion or belief;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-34-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sexual orientation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-34-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>This section does not apply to anything done in the exercise of a judicial function.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-35"><num>35</num><heading>Management</heading><subsection eId="section-35-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person (A) who manages premises must not discriminate against a person (B) who occupies the premises—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the way in which A allows B, or by not allowing B, to make use of a benefit or facility;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by evicting B (or taking steps for the purpose of securing B's eviction);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by subjecting B to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person who manages premises must not, in relation to their management, harass—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person who occupies them;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who applies for them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A person (A) who manages premises must not victimise a person (B) who occupies the premises—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the way in which A allows B, or by not allowing B, to make use of a benefit or facility;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by evicting B (or taking steps for the purpose of securing B's eviction);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by subjecting B to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-35-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In the application of section 26 for the purposes of subsection (2), neither of the following is a relevant protected characteristic—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-35-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>religion or belief;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-35-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sexual orientation.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-reasonable-adjustments"><heading><i>Reasonable adjustments</i></heading><section eId="section-36"><num>36</num><heading>Leasehold and commonhold premises and common parts</heading><subsection eId="section-36-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a controller of let premises;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a controller of premises to let;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a commonhold association;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a responsible person in relation to common parts.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A controller of let premises is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person by whom premises are let, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who manages them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A controller of premises to let is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person who has premises to let, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who manages them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1)(c) to a commonhold association is a reference to the association in its capacity as the person who manages a commonhold unit.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A responsible person in relation to common parts is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>where the premises to which the common parts relate are let (and are not part of commonhold land or in Scotland), a person by whom the premises are let;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>where the premises to which the common parts relate are part of commonhold land, the commonhold association.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Common parts are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-36-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to let premises (which are not part of commonhold land or in Scotland), the structure and exterior of, and any common facilities within or used in connection with, the building or part of a building which includes the premises;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-36-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to commonhold land, every part of the commonhold which is not for the time being a commonhold unit in accordance with the commonhold community statement.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A reference to letting includes a reference to sub-letting; and for the purposes of subsection (1)(a) and (b), a reference to let premises includes premises subject to a right to occupy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-36-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>This section does not apply to premises of such description as may be prescribed.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-37"><num>37</num><heading>Adjustments to common parts in Scotland</heading><subsection eId="section-37-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations provide that a disabled person is entitled to make relevant adjustments to common parts in relation to premises in Scotland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (1) to a disabled person is a reference to a disabled person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a tenant of the premises,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is an owner of the premises, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is otherwise entitled to occupy the premises,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and uses or intends to use the premises as the person's only or main home.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult a Minister of the Crown.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (1) may, in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>prescribe things which are, or which are not, to be treated as relevant adjustments;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>prescribe circumstances in which the consent of an owner of the common parts is required before a disabled person may make an adjustment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>provide that the consent to adjustments is not to be withheld unreasonably;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>prescribe matters to be taken into account, or to be disregarded, in deciding whether it is reasonable to consent to adjustments;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>prescribe circumstances in which consent to adjustments is to be taken to be withheld;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>make provision about the imposition of conditions on consent to adjustments;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>make provision as to circumstances in which the sheriff may make an order authorising a disabled person to carry out adjustments;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>make provision about the responsibility for costs arising (directly or indirectly) from an adjustment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>make provision about the reinstatement of the common parts to the condition they were in before an adjustment was made;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>make provision about the giving of notice to the owners of the common parts and other persons;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>make provision about agreements between a disabled person and an owner of the common parts;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-l"><num>(l)</num><content><p>make provision about the registration of information in the Land Register of Scotland or the recording of documents in the Register of Sasines relating to an entitlement of a disabled person or an obligation on an owner of the common parts;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-m"><num>(m)</num><content><p>make provision about the effect of such registration or recording;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-37-4-n"><num>(n)</num><content><p>make provision about who is to be treated as being, or as not being, a person entitled to occupy premises otherwise than as tenant or owner.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-37-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-common-parts" eId="term-common-parts">common parts</term>” means, in relation to premises, the structure and exterior of, and any common facilities within or used in connection with, the building or part of a building which includes the premises but only in so far as the structure, exterior and common facilities are not solely owned by the owner of the premises;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-adjustments" eId="term-relevant-adjustments">relevant adjustments</term>” means, in relation to a disabled person, alterations or additions which are likely to avoid a substantial disadvantage to which the disabled person is put in using the common parts in comparison with persons who are not disabled.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-4-crossheading-supplementary"><heading><i>Supplementary</i></heading><section eId="section-38"><num>38</num><heading>Interpretation and exceptions</heading><subsection eId="section-38-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A reference to premises is a reference to the whole or part of the premises.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A reference to disposing of premises includes, in the case of premises subject to a tenancy, a reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>assigning the premises,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sub-letting them, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>parting with possession of them.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A reference to disposing of premises also includes a reference to granting a right to occupy them.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A reference to disposing of an interest in a commonhold unit includes a reference to creating an interest in a commonhold unit.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A reference to a tenancy is to a tenancy created (whether before or after the passing of this Act)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-38-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by a lease or sub-lease,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by an agreement for a lease or sub-lease,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by a tenancy agreement, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-38-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in pursuance of an enactment,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and a reference to a tenant is to be construed accordingly.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A reference to commonhold land, a commonhold association, a commonhold community statement, a commonhold unit or a unit-holder is to be construed in accordance with the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Schedule 4 (reasonable adjustments) has effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-38-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Schedule 5 (exceptions) has effect.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-5"><num><b> Part 5</b></num><heading>Work</heading><chapter eId="part-5-chapter-1"><num>Chapter 1</num><heading>Employment, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-chapter-1-crossheading-employees"><heading><i>Employees</i></heading><section eId="section-39"><num>39</num><heading>Employees and applicants</heading><subsection eId="section-39-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An employer (A) must not discriminate against a person (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements A makes for deciding to whom to offer employment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which A offers B employment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not offering B employment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An employer (A) must not discriminate against an employee of A's (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as to B's terms of employment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the way A affords B access, or by not affording B access, to opportunities for promotion, transfer or training or for receiving any other benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by dismissing B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by subjecting B to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An employer (A) must not victimise a person (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements A makes for deciding to whom to offer employment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which A offers B employment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not offering B employment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An employer (A) must not victimise an employee of A's (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as to B's terms of employment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the way A affords B access, or by not affording B access, to opportunities for promotion, transfer or training or for any other benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by dismissing B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by subjecting B to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to an employer.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1)(b), so far as relating to sex or pregnancy and maternity, does not apply to a term that relates to pay—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>unless, were B to accept the offer, an equality clause or rule would have effect in relation to the term, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if paragraph (a) does not apply, except in so far as making an offer on terms including that term amounts to a contravention of subsection (1)(b) by virtue of section 13, 14 or 18.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In subsections (2)(c) and (4)(c), the reference to dismissing B includes a reference to the termination of B's employment—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-39-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the expiry of a period (including a period expiring by reference to an event or circumstance);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-39-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by an act of B's (including giving notice) in circumstances such that B is entitled, because of A's conduct, to terminate the employment without notice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-39-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Subsection (7)(a) does not apply if, immediately after the termination, the employment is renewed on the same terms.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-40"><num>40</num><heading>Employees and applicants: harassment</heading><subsection eId="section-40-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An employer (A) must not, in relation to employment by A, harass a person (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is an employee of A's;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-40-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>who has applied to A for employment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-2"><num><noteRef href="#key-2447a58bb5fe13193ccf296b82eec167" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(2)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-3"><num><noteRef href="#key-2447a58bb5fe13193ccf296b82eec167" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(3)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40-4"><num><noteRef href="#key-2447a58bb5fe13193ccf296b82eec167" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(4)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-40A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0-1729758745789" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0" class="commentary"/>40A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0-1729758745789" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0">Employer duty to prevent sexual harassment of employees</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-40A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0-1729758745789" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0">(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0-1729758745789" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0">An employer (A) must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of employees of A in the course of their employment.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0-1729758745789" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0-1729758745789" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0">“Sexual harassment” in subsection (1) means harassment of the kind described in section 26(2) (unwanted conduct of a sexual nature).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-40A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0-1729758745789" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0">(3)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0-1729758745789" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-296ec5fb817e5312c51cfb5fae7d59a0">A contravention of subsection (1) (or a contravention of section 111 or 112 that relates to a contravention of subsection (1)) is enforceable as an unlawful act under Part 1 of the Equality Act 2006 (and, by virtue of section 120(8) and (9), is enforceable only by the Commission under that Part or by an employment tribunal in accordance with section 124A (compensation uplift in employee sexual harassment cases)).</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-41"><num>41</num><heading>Contract workers</heading><subsection eId="section-41-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A principal must not discriminate against a contract worker—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which the principal allows the worker to do the work;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by not allowing the worker to do, or to continue to do, the work;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the way the principal affords the worker access, or by not affording the worker access, to opportunities for receiving a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by subjecting the worker to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A principal must not, in relation to contract work, harass a contract worker.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A principal must not victimise a contract worker—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which the principal allows the worker to do the work;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by not allowing the worker to do, or to continue to do, the work;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the way the principal affords the worker access, or by not affording the worker access, to opportunities for receiving a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by subjecting the worker to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to a principal (as well as to the employer of a contract worker).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A “principal” is a person who makes work available for an individual who is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-41-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>employed by another person, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-41-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>supplied by that other person in furtherance of a contract to which the principal is a party (whether or not that other person is a party to it).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>“Contract work” is work such as is mentioned in subsection (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-41-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A “contract worker” is an individual supplied to a principal in furtherance of a contract such as is mentioned in subsection (5)(b).</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-5-chapter-1-crossheading-police-officers"><heading><i>Police officers</i></heading><section eId="section-42"><num>42</num><heading>Identity of employer</heading><subsection eId="section-42-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Part, holding the office of constable is to be treated as employment—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the chief officer, in respect of any act done by the chief officer in relation to a constable or appointment to the office of constable;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by the responsible authority, in respect of any act done by the authority in relation to a constable or appointment to the office of constable.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this Part, holding an appointment as a police cadet is to be treated as employment—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by the chief officer, in respect of any act done by the chief officer in relation to a police cadet or appointment as one;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-42-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by the responsible authority, in respect of any act done by the authority in relation to a police cadet or appointment as one.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to service with the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (as to which, see section 55(2) of the Energy Act 2004).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to a constable at <abbr class="acronym" title="Notional Chargeable Amount"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7c25cce5a02ed67411fbd73f5391d74e-1457349208250" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7c25cce5a02ed67411fbd73f5391d74e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7c25cce5a02ed67411fbd73f5391d74e" class="commentary"/>NCA</ins></abbr> <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p3715" ukl:CommentaryRef="c22561201"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c22561201" class="commentary"/>or SPA</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A constable at <abbr class="acronym" title="Notional Chargeable Amount"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7c25cce5a02ed67411fbd73f5391d74e-1457349244005" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7c25cce5a02ed67411fbd73f5391d74e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7c25cce5a02ed67411fbd73f5391d74e" class="commentary"/>NCA</ins></abbr> or <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p3725" ukl:CommentaryRef="c22561221"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c22561221" class="commentary"/>SPA</ins> is to be treated as employed by it, in respect of any act done by it in relation to the constable.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-42-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p><noteRef href="#c22561241" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-43"><num>43</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-43-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of section 42.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-chief-officer" eId="term-chief-officer">Chief officer</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an appointment under a relevant Act, the chief officer of police for the police force to which the appointment relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to any other appointment, the person under whose direction and control the body of constables or other persons to which the appointment relates is;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a constable or other person under the direction and control of a chief officer of police, that chief officer of police;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to any other constable or any other person, the person under whose direction and control the constable or other person is.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-responsible-authority" eId="term-responsible-authority">Responsible authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to an appointment under a relevant Act, the <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p3798" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21893671"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21893671" class="commentary"/>local policing body or police authority</ins> that maintains the police force to which the appointment relates;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to any other appointment, the person by whom a person would (if appointed) be paid;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a constable or other person under the direction and control of a chief officer of police, the <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p3814" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21893671"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21893671" class="commentary"/>local policing body or police authority</ins> that maintains the police force for which that chief officer is the chief officer of police;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-43-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in relation to any other constable or any other person, the person by whom the constable or other person is paid.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-police-cadet" eId="term-police-cadet">Police cadet</term>” means a person appointed to undergo training with a view to becoming a constable.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-43-5"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-537e6b0845b14b702cc45551ee0b67dc-1457349513844" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-537e6b0845b14b702cc45551ee0b67dc"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-537e6b0845b14b702cc45551ee0b67dc" class="commentary"/>(5)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-537e6b0845b14b702cc45551ee0b67dc-1457349513844" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-537e6b0845b14b702cc45551ee0b67dc">
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-6"><num><b>Part 6</b></num><heading>Education</heading><chapter eId="part-6-chapter-1"><num> Chapter 1</num><heading>Schools</heading><section eId="section-84"><num>84</num><heading>Application of this Chapter</heading><intro><p>This Chapter does not apply to the following protected characteristics—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-84-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>age;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-84-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>marriage and civil partnership.</p></content></level></section><section eId="section-85"><num>85</num><heading>Pupils: admission and treatment, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-85-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The responsible body of a school to which this section applies must not discriminate against a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-85-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements it makes for deciding who is offered admission as a pupil;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which it offers to admit the person as a pupil;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not admitting the person as a pupil.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The responsible body of such a school must not discriminate against a pupil—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-85-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the way it provides education for the pupil;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the way it affords the pupil access to a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not providing education for the pupil;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by not affording the pupil access to a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>by excluding the pupil from the school;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>by subjecting the pupil to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The responsible body of such a school must not harass—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-85-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a pupil;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who has applied for admission as a pupil.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The responsible body of such a school must not victimise a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-85-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements it makes for deciding who is offered admission as a pupil;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which it offers to admit the person as a pupil;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not admitting the person as a pupil.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The responsible body of such a school must not victimise a pupil—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-85-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the way it provides education for the pupil;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the way it affords the pupil access to a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not providing education for the pupil;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by not affording the pupil access to a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>by excluding the pupil from the school;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>by subjecting the pupil to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to the responsible body of such a school.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In relation to England and Wales, this section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-85-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a school maintained by a local authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an independent educational institution (other than a special school);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-7-ba"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="d29p8728" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902461"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21902461" class="commentary"/>(ba)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p8728" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902461">an alternative provision Academy that is not an independent educational institution;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a special school (not maintained by a local authority).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In relation to Scotland, this section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-85-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a school managed by an education authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an independent school;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a school in respect of which the managers are for the time being receiving grants under section 73(c) or (d) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The responsible body of a school to which this section applies is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-85-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the school is within subsection (7)(a), the local authority or governing body;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if it is within subsection (7)(b) <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p8784" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902481"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21902481" class="commentary"/>, (ba)</ins> or (c), the proprietor;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if it is within subsection (8)(a), the education authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>if it is within subsection (8)(b), the proprietor;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-9-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>if it is within subsection (8)(c), the managers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-85-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In the application of section 26 for the purposes of subsection (3), none of the following is a relevant protected characteristic—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-85-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>gender reassignment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>religion or belief;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-85-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>sexual orientation.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-86"><num>86</num><heading>Victimisation of pupils, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr> for conduct of parents, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-86-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of section 27 in its application to section 85(4) or (5).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The references to B in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) of section 27 include a reference to a parent or sibling of the child in question.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Giving false evidence or information, or making a false allegation, in good faith is not a protected act in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-86-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the evidence or information is given, or the allegation is made, by a parent or sibling of the child, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the child has acted in bad faith.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Giving false evidence or information, or making a false allegation, in bad faith, is a protected act in a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-86-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the evidence or information is given, or the allegation is made, by a parent or sibling of the child, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-86-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the child has acted in good faith.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-86-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-child" eId="term-child">child</term>” means a person who has not attained the age of 18;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sibling" eId="term-sibling">sibling</term>” means a brother or sister, a half-brother or half-sister, or a stepbrother or stepsister.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-87"><num>87</num><heading><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p8910" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902501"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21902501" class="commentary"/>Application of enforcement powers under education legislation</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-87-A1"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-7ed3cfa7d423ef9c39acd7c4fc8bffe7-1457352790784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7ed3cfa7d423ef9c39acd7c4fc8bffe7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7ed3cfa7d423ef9c39acd7c4fc8bffe7" class="commentary"/>A1</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7ed3cfa7d423ef9c39acd7c4fc8bffe7-1457352790784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7ed3cfa7d423ef9c39acd7c4fc8bffe7">Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply in the case of a school in Wales.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-87-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Sections 496 and 497 of the Education Act 1996 (powers to give directions where responsible body of school in default of obligations, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr>) <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p8923" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902521"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21902521" class="commentary"/> and section 70 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980</ins> apply to the performance of a duty under section 85.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-87-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>But neither of sections 496 and 497 of <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p8933" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902541"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21902541" class="commentary"/>the Education Act 1996</ins> applies to the performance of a duty under that section by the proprietor of an independent educational institution (other than a special school) <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p8937" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902591"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21902591" class="commentary"/> or an alternative provision Academy that is not an independent educational institution</ins><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p8940" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902561"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21902561" class="commentary"/>; and section 70 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 does not apply to the performance of a duty under that section by the proprietor of an independent school</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-87-3"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad" class="commentary"/>(3)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">In the case of a school in Wales—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-87-3-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">(a)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">Chapter 1 of Part 2 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 (“</ins><term refersTo="#term-the-2013-act"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">the 2013 Act</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">”) (intervention in conduct of maintained schools) applies to the performance of a duty under section 85, but as if—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-87-3-a-i"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">the only relevant grounds for intervention were grounds 5 and 6 in section 2 of that Act, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-87-3-a-ii"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">sections 3 to 9 and 12 to 16 of that Act did not apply;</ins></p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-87-3-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the 2013 Act (intervention in local authorities) applies to the performance of a duty under section 85, but as if—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-87-3-b-i"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">the only relevant grounds for intervention were grounds 1 and 2 in section 21 of that Act, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-87-3-b-ii"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">sections 24 to 27 of that Act did not apply.</ins></p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-87-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">(4)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad-1457352827351" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4048822b334babeb9f032becbe8825ad">But neither of Chapters 1 and 2 of Part 2 of the 2013 Act applies to the performance of a duty under section 85 by the proprietor of an independent educational institution (other than a special school).</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-88"><num>88</num><heading>Disabled pupils: accessibility</heading><content><p>Schedule 10 (accessibility) has effect.</p></content></section><section eId="section-89"><num>89</num><heading>Interpretation and exceptions</heading><subsection eId="section-89-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Nothing in this Chapter applies to anything done in connection with the content of the curriculum.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“Pupil”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England and Wales, has the meaning given in section 3(1) of the Education Act 1996;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, has the meaning given in section 135(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>“Proprietor”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a school in England and Wales, has the meaning given in section 579(1) of the Education Act 1996;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a school in Scotland, has the meaning given in section 135(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>“School”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England and Wales, has the meaning given in section 4 of the Education Act 1996;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, has the meaning given in section 135(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A reference to a school includes a reference to an independent educational institution in England; and a reference to an independent educational institution in England is to be construed in accordance with Chapter 1 of Part 4 of the Education and Skills Act 2008.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A reference to an independent educational institution is a reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an independent educational institution in England, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an independent school in Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>“Independent school”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, has the meaning given in section 463 of the Education Act 1996;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, has the meaning given in section 135(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-special-school" eId="term-special-school">Special school</term>” has the meaning given in section 337 of the Education Act 1996.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">Local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-89-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, an English local authority within the meaning of section 162 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-89-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, a Welsh local authority within the meaning of that section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-education-authority" eId="term-education-authority">Education authority</term>”, in relation to Scotland, has the meaning given in section 135(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-89-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>Schedule 11 (exceptions) has effect.</p></content></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-6-chapter-2"><num>Chapter 2</num><heading>Further and higher education</heading><section eId="section-90"><num>90</num><heading>Application of this Chapter</heading><content><p>This Chapter does not apply to the protected characteristic of marriage and civil partnership.</p></content></section><section eId="section-91"><num>91</num><heading>Students: admission and treatment, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-91-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The responsible body of an institution to which this section applies must not discriminate against a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements it makes for deciding who is offered admission as a student;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which it offers to admit the person as a student;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not admitting the person as a student.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The responsible body of such an institution must not discriminate against a student—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the way it provides education for the student;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the way it affords the student access to a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not providing education for the student;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by not affording the student access to a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>by excluding the student;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>by subjecting the student to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The responsible body of such an institution must not discriminate against a disabled person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements it makes for deciding upon whom to confer a qualification;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which it is prepared to confer a qualification on the person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not conferring a qualification on the person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by withdrawing a qualification from the person or varying the terms on which the person holds it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection (3) applies only to disability discrimination.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The responsible body of such an institution must not harass—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a student;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who has applied for admission as a student;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a disabled person who holds or has applied for a qualification conferred by the institution.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The responsible body of such an institution must not victimise a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements it makes for deciding who is offered admission as a student;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which it offers to admit the person as a student;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not admitting the person as a student.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The responsible body of such an institution must not victimise a student—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the way it provides education for the student;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the way it affords the student access to a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not providing education for the student;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by not affording the student access to a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-7-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>by excluding the student;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-7-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>by subjecting the student to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The responsible body of such an institution must not victimise a disabled person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements it makes for deciding upon whom to confer a qualification;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which it is prepared to confer a qualification on the person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not conferring a qualification on the person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by withdrawing a qualification from the person or varying the terms on which the person holds it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to the responsible body of such an institution.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>In relation to England and Wales, this section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a university;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other institution within the higher education sector;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an institution within the further education sector.</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-10-d"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="d29p9393" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902611"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21902611" class="commentary"/>(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p9393" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902611">a 16 to 19 Academy.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-11"><num>(11)</num><intro><p>In relation to Scotland, this section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a university;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a designated institution;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a college of further education.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-91-12"><num>(12)</num><intro><p>A responsible body is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-91-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the case of an institution within subsection (10)(a), (b) or (c), the governing body;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-12-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="d29p9439" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902631"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21902631" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p9439" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902631">in the case of an institution within subsection (10)(d), the proprietor (within the meaning of the Education Act 1996);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in the case of an institution within subsection (11)(a) or (b), the governing body;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-12-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a college of further education under the management of a board of management, the board of management;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-91-12-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in the case of any other college of further education, any board of governors of the college or any person responsible for the management of the college, whether or not formally constituted as a governing body or board of governors.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-92"><num>92</num><heading>Further and higher education courses</heading><subsection eId="section-92-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The responsible body in relation to a course to which this section applies must not discriminate against a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements it makes for deciding who is enrolled on the course;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which it offers to enrol the person on the course;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not accepting the person's application for enrolment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The responsible body in relation to such a course must not discriminate against a person who is enrolled on the course in the services it provides or offers to provide.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The responsible body in relation to such a course must not harass a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>seeks enrolment on the course;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is enrolled on the course;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is a user of services provided by the body in relation to the course.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The responsible body in relation to such a course must not victimise a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements it makes for deciding who is enrolled on the course;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which it offers to enrol the person on the course;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not accepting the person's application for enrolment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The responsible body in relation to such a course must not victimise a person who is enrolled on the course in the services it provides or offers to provide.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to the responsible body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>This section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a course of further or higher education secured by a responsible body in England or Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a course of education provided by the governing body of a maintained school under section 80 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a course of further education secured by an education authority in Scotland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>A responsible body is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-92-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority in England or Wales, for the purposes of subsection (7)(a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the governing body of a maintained school, for the purposes of subsection (7)(b);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-92-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an education authority in Scotland, for the purposes of subsection (7)(c).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-92-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-course" eId="term-course">course</term>”, in relation to further education, includes each component part of a course if there is no requirement imposed on persons registered for a component part of the course to register for another component part of the course;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enrolment" eId="term-enrolment">enrolment</term>” includes registration for a component part of a course;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-maintained-school" eId="term-maintained-school">maintained school</term>” has the meaning given in section 20(7) of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-services" eId="term-services">services</term>” means services of any description which are provided wholly or mainly for persons enrolled on a course to which this section applies.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-93"><num>93</num><heading>Recreational or training facilities</heading><subsection eId="section-93-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The responsible body in relation to facilities to which this section applies must not discriminate against a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-93-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements it makes for deciding who is provided with the facilities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which it offers to provide the facilities to the person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not accepting the person's application for provision of the facilities.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-93-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The responsible body in relation to such facilities must not discriminate against a person who is provided with the facilities in the services it provides or offers to provide.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-93-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The responsible body in relation to such facilities must not harass a person who—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-93-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>seeks to have the facilities provided;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is provided with the facilities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>is a user of services provided by the body in relation to the facilities.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-93-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The responsible body in relation to such facilities must not victimise a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-93-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements it makes for deciding who is provided with the facilities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which it offers to provide the facilities to the person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not accepting the person's application for provision of the facilities.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-93-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The responsible body in relation to such facilities must not victimise a person who is provided with the facilities in the services it provides or offers to provide.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-93-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to the responsible body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-93-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>This section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-93-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>facilities secured by a local authority in England under section 507A or 507B of the Education Act 1996;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>facilities secured by a local authority in Wales under section 508 of that Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>recreational or training facilities provided by an education authority in Scotland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-93-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>A responsible body is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-93-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a local authority in England, for the purposes of subsection (7)(a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a local authority in Wales, for the purposes of subsection (7)(b);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-93-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an education authority in Scotland, for the purposes of subsection (7)(c).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-93-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>This section does not apply to the protected characteristic of age, so far as relating to persons who have not attained the age of 18.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-94"><num>94</num><heading>Interpretation and exceptions</heading><subsection eId="section-94-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Nothing in this Chapter applies to anything done in connection with the content of the curriculum.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A reference to a student, in relation to an institution, is a reference to a person for whom education is provided by the institution.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A reference to a university includes a reference to a university college and a college, school or hall of a university.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A reference to an institution within the further or higher education sector is to be construed in accordance with section 91 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>“Further education”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-94-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England and Wales, has the meaning given in section 2 of the Education Act 1996;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-94-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, has the meaning given in section 1(3) of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>“Higher education”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-94-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England and Wales, means education provided by means of a course of a description mentioned in Schedule 6 to the Education Reform Act 1988;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-94-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, has the meaning given in section 38 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-college-of-further-education" eId="term-college-of-further-education">College of further education</term>” has the meaning given in section 36 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-designated-institution" eId="term-designated-institution">Designated institution</term>” has the meaning given in section 44 of that Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-local-authority" eId="term-local-authority">Local authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-94-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England, an English local authority within the meaning of section 162 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-94-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Wales, a Welsh local authority within the meaning of that section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-education-authority" eId="term-education-authority">Education authority</term>” has the meaning given by section 135(1) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-11A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="d29p9923" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902651"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21902651" class="commentary"/>(11A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p9923" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902651">A reference to conferring a qualification includes a reference—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-94-11A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p9923" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902651">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p9923" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902651">to renewing or extending the conferment of a qualification;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-94-11A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p9923" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902651">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p9923" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902651">to authenticating a qualification conferred by another person.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-94-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>Schedule 12 (exceptions) has effect.</p></content></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-6-chapter-3"><num>Chapter 3</num><heading>General qualifications bodies</heading><section eId="section-95"><num>95</num><heading>Application of this Chapter</heading><content><p>This Chapter does not apply to the protected characteristic of marriage and civil partnership.</p></content></section><section eId="section-96"><num>96</num><heading>Qualifications bodies</heading><subsection eId="section-96-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A qualifications body (A) must not discriminate against a person (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements A makes for deciding upon whom to confer a relevant qualification;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which it is prepared to confer a relevant qualification on B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not conferring a relevant qualification on B.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A qualifications body (A) must not discriminate against a person (B) upon whom A has conferred a relevant qualification—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by withdrawing the qualification from B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by varying the terms on which B holds the qualification;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by subjecting B to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A qualifications body must not, in relation to conferment by it of a relevant qualification, harass—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person who holds the qualification, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who applies for it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A qualifications body (A) must not victimise a person (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements A makes for deciding upon whom to confer a relevant qualification;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which it is prepared to confer a relevant qualification on B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not conferring a relevant qualification on B.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A qualifications body (A) must not victimise a person (B) upon whom A has conferred a relevant qualification—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by withdrawing the qualification from B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by varying the terms on which B holds the qualification;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by subjecting B to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to a qualifications body.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>Subsection (6) does not apply to the body in so far as the appropriate regulator specifies provisions, criteria or practices in relation to which the body—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is not subject to a duty to make reasonable adjustments;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is subject to a duty to make reasonable adjustments, but in relation to which such adjustments as the regulator specifies should not be made.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (7) the appropriate regulator must have regard to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the need to minimise the extent to which disabled persons are disadvantaged in attaining the qualification because of their disabilities;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the need to secure that the qualification gives a reliable indication of the knowledge, skills and understanding of a person upon whom it is conferred;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the need to maintain public confidence in the qualification.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The appropriate regulator—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must not specify any matter for the purposes of subsection (7) unless it has consulted such persons as it thinks appropriate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must publish matters so specified (including the date from which they are to have effect) in such manner as is prescribed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>The appropriate regulator is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-96-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to a qualifications body that confers qualifications in England, a person prescribed by a Minister of the Crown;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to a qualifications body that confers qualifications in Wales, a person prescribed by the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-96-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to a qualifications body that confers qualifications in Scotland, a person prescribed by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-96-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (10), a qualification is conferred in a part of Great Britain if there are, or may reasonably be expected to be, persons seeking to obtain the qualification who are or will be assessed for those purposes wholly or mainly in that part.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-97"><num>97</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-97-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of section 96.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A qualifications body is an authority or body which can confer a relevant qualification.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A relevant qualification is an authorisation, qualification, approval or certification of such description as may be prescribed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-97-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to conferments in England, by a Minister of the Crown;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-97-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to conferments in Wales, by the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-97-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in relation to conferments in Scotland, by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An authority or body is not a qualifications body in so far as—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-97-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is the responsible body of a school to which section 85 applies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-97-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is the governing body of an institution to which section 91 applies,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-97-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it exercises functions under the Education Acts, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-97-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>it exercises functions under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A qualifications body does not include an authority or body of such description, or in such circumstances, as may be prescribed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A reference to conferring a relevant qualification includes a reference—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-97-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to renewing or extending the conferment of a relevant qualification;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-97-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to authenticating a relevant qualification conferred by another person.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A reference in section 96(8), (10) or (11) to a qualification is a reference to a relevant qualification.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-97-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Subsection (11) of section 96 applies for the purposes of subsection (3) of this section as it applies for the purposes of subsection (10) of that section.</p></content></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-6-chapter-4"><num>Chapter 4</num><heading>Miscellaneous</heading><section eId="section-98"><num>98</num><heading>Reasonable adjustments</heading><content><p>Schedule 13 (reasonable adjustments) has effect.</p></content></section><section eId="section-99"><num>99</num><heading>Educational charities and endowments</heading><content><p>Schedule 14 (educational charities and endowments) has effect.</p></content></section></chapter></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-7"><num><b>Part 7</b></num><heading>Associations</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-preliminary"><heading><i>Preliminary</i></heading><section eId="section-100"><num>100</num><heading>Application of this Part</heading><subsection eId="section-100-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Part does not apply to the protected characteristic of marriage and civil partnership.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-100-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This Part does not apply to discrimination, harassment or victimisation—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that is prohibited by Part 3 (services and public functions), Part 4 (premises), Part 5 (work) or Part 6 (education), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-100-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that would be so prohibited but for an express exception.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-membership-etc"><heading><i>Membership, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></i></heading><section eId="section-101"><num>101</num><heading>Members and associates</heading><subsection eId="section-101-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An association (A) must not discriminate against a person (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements A makes for deciding who to admit to membership;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which A is prepared to admit B to membership;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not accepting B's application for membership.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An association (A) must not discriminate against a member (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the way A affords B access, or by not affording B access, to a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by depriving B of membership;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by varying B's terms of membership;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by subjecting B to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An association (A) must not discriminate against an associate (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the way A affords B access, or by not affording B access, to a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by depriving B of B's rights as an associate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by varying B's rights as an associate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by subjecting B to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An association must not harass—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a member;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person seeking to become a member;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an associate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>An association (A) must not victimise a person (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements A makes for deciding who to admit to membership;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which A is prepared to admit B to membership;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not accepting B's application for membership.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>An association (A) must not victimise a member (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the way A affords B access, or by not affording B access, to a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by depriving B of membership;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by varying B's terms of membership;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by subjecting B to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-101-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>An association (A) must not victimise an associate (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-101-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the way A affords B access, or by not affording B access, to a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by depriving B of B's rights as an associate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by varying B's rights as an associate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-101-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>by subjecting B to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-102"><num>102</num><heading>Guests</heading><subsection eId="section-102-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An association (A) must not discriminate against a person (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-102-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements A makes for deciding who to invite, or who to permit to be invited, as a guest;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-102-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which A is prepared to invite B, or to permit B to be invited, as a guest;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-102-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not inviting B, or not permitting B to be invited, as a guest.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An association (A) must not discriminate against a guest (B) invited by A or with A's permission (whether express or implied)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-102-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the way A affords B access, or by not affording B access, to a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-102-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by subjecting B to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An association must not harass—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-102-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a guest;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-102-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person seeking to be a guest.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An association (A) must not victimise a person (B)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-102-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the arrangements A makes for deciding who to invite, or who to permit to be invited, as a guest;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-102-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as to the terms on which A is prepared to invite B, or to permit B to be invited, as a guest;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-102-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by not inviting B, or not permitting B to be invited, as a guest.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-102-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>An association (A) must not victimise a guest (B) invited by A or with A's permission (whether express or implied)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-102-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in the way A affords B access, or by not affording B access, to a benefit, facility or service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-102-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by subjecting B to any other detriment.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-103"><num>103</num><heading>Sections 101 and 102: further provision</heading><subsection eId="section-103-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to an association.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-103-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In the application of section 26 for the purposes of section 101(4) or 102(3), neither of the following is a relevant protected characteristic—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-103-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>religion or belief;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-103-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>sexual orientation.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-special-provision-for-political-parties"><heading><i>Special provision for political parties</i></heading><section eId="section-104"><num>104</num><heading>Selection of candidates</heading><subsection eId="section-104-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to an association which is a registered political party.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person does not contravene this Part only by acting in accordance with selection arrangements.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Selection arrangements are arrangements—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-104-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which the party makes for regulating the selection of its candidates in a relevant election,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the purpose of which is to reduce inequality in the party's representation in the body concerned, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>which, subject to subsection (7), are a proportionate means of achieving that purpose.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The reference in subsection (3)(b) to inequality in a party's representation in a body is a reference to inequality between—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-104-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the number of the party's candidates elected to be members of the body who share a protected characteristic, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the number of the party's candidates so elected who do not share that characteristic.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (4), persons share the protected characteristic of disability if they are disabled persons (and section 6(3)(b) is accordingly to be ignored).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Selection arrangements do not include short-listing only such persons as have a particular protected characteristic.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But subsection (6) does not apply to the protected characteristic of sex; and subsection (3)(c) does not apply to short-listing in reliance on this subsection.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-104-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>The following elections are relevant elections—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-104-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Parliamentary Elections;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-8-b"><num><noteRef href="#key-ee8acfe2a3c4a9a0a6c22bab63486428" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(b)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>elections to the Scottish Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>elections to the National Assembly for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-104-8-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>local government elections within the meaning of section 191, 203 or 204 of the Representation of the People Act 1983 (excluding elections for the Mayor of London).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-105"><num>105</num><heading>Time-limited provision</heading><subsection eId="section-105-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 104(7) and the words “, subject to subsection (7),” in section 104(3)(c) are repealed at the end of 2030 unless an order is made under subsection (2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>At any time before the end of 2030, a Minister of the Crown may by order provide that subsection (1) is to have effect with the substitution of a later time for that for the time being specified there.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 3 of the Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Act 2002 (expiry of that Act), in subsection (1) for “2015” substitute <quotedText>“ 2030 ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-105-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The substitution made by subsection (3) does not affect the power to substitute a later time by order under section 3 of that Act.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-106"><num>106</num><heading>Information about diversity in range of candidates, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-106-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to an association which is a registered political party.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If the party had candidates at a relevant election, the party must, in accordance with regulations, publish information relating to protected characteristics of persons who come within a description prescribed in the regulations in accordance with subsection (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>One or more of the following descriptions may be prescribed for the purposes of subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>successful applicants for nomination as a candidate at the relevant election;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>unsuccessful applicants for nomination as a candidate at that election;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>candidates elected at that election;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>candidates who are not elected at that election.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The duty imposed by subsection (2) applies only in so far as it is possible to publish information in a manner that ensures that no person to whom the information relates can be identified from that information.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The following elections are relevant elections—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Parliamentary Elections;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-5-b"><num><noteRef href="#key-03d595bde77fd70251ea7982e26ab426" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(b)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>elections to the Scottish Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>elections to the National Assembly for Wales.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>This section does not apply to the following protected characteristics—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>marriage and civil partnership;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>pregnancy and maternity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The regulations may provide that the information to be published—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must (subject to subsection (6)) relate to all protected characteristics or only to such as are prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must include a statement, in respect of each protected characteristic to which the information relates, of the proportion that the number of persons who provided the information to the party bears to the number of persons who were asked to provide it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section may prescribe—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>descriptions of information;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>descriptions of political party to which the duty is to apply;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the time at which information is to be published;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the form and manner in which information is to be published;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-8-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the period for which information is to be published.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Provision by virtue of subsection (8)(b) may, in particular, provide that the duty imposed by subsection (2) does not apply to a party which had candidates in fewer constituencies in the election concerned than a prescribed number.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>Regulations under this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-106-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may provide that the duty imposed by subsection (2) applies only to such relevant elections as are prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may provide that a by-election or other election to fill a vacancy is not to be treated as a relevant election or is to be so treated only to a prescribed extent;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-106-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>may amend this section so as to provide for the duty imposed by subsection (2) to apply in the case of additional descriptions of election.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-106-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section authorises a political party to require a person to provide information to it.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-7-crossheading-supplementary"><heading><i>Supplementary</i></heading><section eId="section-107"><num>107</num><heading>Interpretation and exceptions</heading><subsection eId="section-107-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An “association” is an association of persons—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which has at least 25 members, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>admission to membership of which is regulated by the association's rules and involves a process of selection.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown may by order amend subsection (2)(a) so as to substitute a different number for that for the time being specified there.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>It does not matter—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether an association is incorporated;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether its activities are carried on for profit.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Membership is membership of any description; and a reference to a member is to be construed accordingly.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A person is an “<term refersTo="#term-associate" eId="term-associate">associate</term>”, in relation to an association, if the person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-107-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is not a member of the association, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-107-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in accordance with the association's rules, has some or all of the rights as a member as a result of being a member of another association.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A reference to a registered political party is a reference to a party registered in the Great Britain register under Part 2 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Schedule 15 (reasonable adjustments) has effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-107-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Schedule 16 (exceptions) has effect.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-8"><num><b>Part 8</b></num><heading>Prohibited conduct: ancillary</heading><section eId="section-108"><num>108</num><heading>Relationships that have ended</heading><subsection eId="section-108-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person (A) must not discriminate against another (B) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the discrimination arises out of and is closely connected to a relationship which used to exist between them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conduct of a description constituting the discrimination would, if it occurred during the relationship, contravene this Act.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person (A) must not harass another (B) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the harassment arises out of and is closely connected to a relationship which used to exist between them, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-108-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>conduct of a description constituting the harassment would, if it occurred during the relationship, contravene this Act.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It does not matter whether the relationship ends before or after the commencement of this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to A <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p11244" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21902671"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21902671" class="commentary"/>if B is</ins> placed at a substantial disadvantage as mentioned in section 20.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (4), sections 20, 21 and 22 and the applicable Schedules are to be construed as if the relationship had not ended.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>For the purposes of Part 9 (enforcement), a contravention of this section relates to the Part of this Act that would have been contravened if the relationship had not ended.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-108-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>But conduct is not a contravention of this section in so far as it also amounts to victimisation of B by A.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-109"><num>109</num><heading>Liability of employers and principals</heading><subsection eId="section-109-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Anything done by a person (A) in the course of A's employment must be treated as also done by the employer.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Anything done by an agent for a principal, with the authority of the principal, must be treated as also done by the principal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>It does not matter whether that thing is done with the employer's or principal's knowledge or approval.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In proceedings against A's employer (B) in respect of anything alleged to have been done by A in the course of A's employment it is a defence for B to show that B took all reasonable steps to prevent A—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>from doing that thing, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-109-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>from doing anything of that description.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-109-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>This section does not apply to offences under this Act (other than offences under Part 12 (disabled persons: transport)).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-110"><num>110</num><heading>Liability of employees and agents</heading><subsection eId="section-110-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person (A) contravenes this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>A is an employee or agent,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>A does something which, by virtue of section 109(1) or (2), is treated as having been done by A's employer or principal (as the case may be), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the doing of that thing by A amounts to a contravention of this Act by the employer or principal (as the case may be).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>It does not matter whether, in any proceedings, the employer is found not to have contravened this Act by virtue of section 109(4).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A does not contravene this section if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>A relies on a statement by the employer or principal that doing that thing is not a contravention of this Act, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is reasonable for A to do so.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person (B) commits an offence if B knowingly or recklessly makes a statement mentioned in subsection (3)(a) which is false or misleading in a material respect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160-1457452760699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160" class="commentary"/>(5A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160-1457452760699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160">A does not contravene this section if A—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160-1457452760699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160-1457452760699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160">does not conduct a relevant marriage,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160-1457452760699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160-1457452760699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160">is not present at, does not carry out, or does not otherwise participate in, a relevant marriage, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5A-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160-1457452760699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160-1457452760699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160">does not consent to a relevant marriage being conducted,</ins></p></content></level><wrapUp><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160-1457452760699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160">for the reason that the marriage is the marriage of a same sex couple.</ins></p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160-1457452760699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160">(5B)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160-1457452760699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160"> Subsection (5A) applies to A only if A is within the meaning of “ </ins><term refersTo="#term-person"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160-1457452760699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160">person</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160-1457452760699" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ebe9a12642ea9202a6ea07118dbb3160"> ” for the purposes of section 2 of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013; and other expressions used in subsection (5A) and section 2 of that Act have the same meanings in that subsection as in that section. </ins> </p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5BA"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289" class="commentary"/>(5BA)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289">If A is a protected person, A does not contravene this section if A—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5BA-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289">does not allow religious premises to be used as the place at which two people register as civil partners of each other under Part 2 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 (“the 2004 Act”), or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-110-5BA-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289">does not provide, arrange, facilitate or participate in, or is not present at—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5BA-b-i"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289">an occasion during which two people register as civil partners of each other on religious premises under Part 2 of the 2004 Act, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-110-5BA-b-ii"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289">a ceremony or event in England or Wales to mark the formation of a civil partnership,</ins></p></content></level></level><wrapUp><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289">for the reason that the person does not wish to do things of that sort in relation to civil partnerships generally, or those between two people of the same sex, or those between two people of the opposite sex.</ins></p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5BB"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289">(5BB)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289">In subsection (5BA)—</ins></p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289">“protected person” has the meaning given by section 30ZA(2) of the 2004 Act;</ins></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289-1579812946388" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7cee3ba30e3f2c92f84538dad9611289">“religious premises” has the meaning given by section 6A(3C) of the 2004 Act.</ins></p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5C"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691" class="commentary"/>(5C)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691">A does not contravene this section by refusing to solemnise a relevant Scottish marriage for the reason that the marriage is the marriage of two persons of the same sex.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5CA"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691"><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-fd2154c8f46911ff84de728ba2cba9f9-1650628372807" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fd2154c8f46911ff84de728ba2cba9f9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-fd2154c8f46911ff84de728ba2cba9f9" class="commentary"/>(5CA)</ins></ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691"><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-fd2154c8f46911ff84de728ba2cba9f9-1650628372807" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fd2154c8f46911ff84de728ba2cba9f9">A does not contravene this section by refusing to solemnise a relevant Scottish marriage for the reason that the marriage is the marriage of two persons of the opposite sex who are in a civil partnership with each other.</ins></ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5D"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691">(5D)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691">A does not contravene this section by refusing to register a relevant Scottish civil partnership for the reason that </ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4205080b3bf8a361cad1c6b9d264da40-1650628983269" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4205080b3bf8a361cad1c6b9d264da40"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4205080b3bf8a361cad1c6b9d264da40" class="commentary"/>A does not wish to register civil partnerships generally, or those between two persons of the same sex, or those between two persons of the opposite sex</ins></ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691">.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5E"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691">(5E)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691">Subsections (5C)</ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691"><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c802732fca64c641180d1ac27016db51-1650629016308" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c802732fca64c641180d1ac27016db51"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c802732fca64c641180d1ac27016db51" class="commentary"/>, (5CA)</ins></ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691"> and (5D) apply only if A is an approved celebrant.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5F"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691">(5F)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691">Expressions used in subsections (5C) to (5E) have the same meaning as in paragraph 25B of Schedule 3.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5G"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691">(5G)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691">A chaplain does not contravene this section by refusing to solemnise a relevant Scottish forces marriage for the reason that the marriage is the marriage of two persons of the same sex.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-5H"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691">(5H)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691-1458566016293" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a01af321100ef9fc95edd82b83a6a691">Expressions used in subsection (5G) have the same meaning as in paragraph 25C of Schedule 3.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Part 9 (enforcement) applies to a contravention of this section by A as if it were the contravention mentioned in subsection (1)(c).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-110-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1)(c) to a contravention of this Act does not include a reference to disability discrimination in contravention of Chapter 1 of Part 6 (schools).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-111"><num>111</num><heading>Instructing, causing or inducing contraventions</heading><subsection eId="section-111-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person (A) must not instruct another (B) to do in relation to a third person (C) anything which contravenes Part 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 or section 108(1) or (2) or 112(1) (a basic contravention).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person (A) must not cause another (B) to do in relation to a third person (C) anything which is a basic contravention.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person (A) must not induce another (B) to do in relation to a third person (C) anything which is a basic contravention.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (3), inducement may be direct or indirect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Proceedings for a contravention of this section may be brought—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by B, if B is subjected to a detriment as a result of A's conduct;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by C, if C is subjected to a detriment as a result of A's conduct;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by the Commission.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (5), it does not matter whether—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the basic contravention occurs;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other proceedings are, or may be, brought in relation to A's conduct.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>This section does not apply unless the relationship between A and B is such that A is in a position to commit a basic contravention in relation to B.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A reference in this section to causing or inducing a person to do something includes a reference to attempting to cause or induce the person to do it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-111-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of Part 9 (enforcement), a contravention of this section is to be treated as relating—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-111-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in a case within subsection (5)(a), to the Part of this Act which, because of the relationship between A and B, A is in a position to contravene in relation to B;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-111-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in a case within subsection (5)(b), to the Part of this Act which, because of the relationship between B and C, B is in a position to contravene in relation to C.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-112"><num>112</num><heading>Aiding contraventions</heading><subsection eId="section-112-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person (A) must not knowingly help another (B) to do anything which contravenes Part 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 or section 108(1) or (2) or 111 (a basic contravention).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>It is not a contravention of subsection (1) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-112-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>A relies on a statement by B that the act for which the help is given does not contravene this Act, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-112-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is reasonable for A to do so.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>B commits an offence if B knowingly or recklessly makes a statement mentioned in subsection (2)(a) which is false or misleading in a material respect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (3) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>For the purposes of Part 9 (enforcement), a contravention of this section is to be treated as relating to the provision of this Act to which the basic contravention relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-112-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The reference in subsection (1) to a basic contravention does not include a reference to disability discrimination in contravention of Chapter 1 of Part 6 (schools).</p></content></subsection></section></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-9"><num><b>Part 9</b></num><heading>Enforcement</heading><chapter eId="part-9-chapter-1"><num>Chapter 1</num><heading>Introductory</heading><section eId="section-113"><num>113</num><heading>Proceedings</heading><subsection eId="section-113-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Proceedings relating to a contravention of this Act must be brought in accordance with this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to proceedings under Part 1 of the Equality Act 2006.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not prevent—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-113-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a claim for judicial review;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-113-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>proceedings under the Immigration Acts;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-113-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>proceedings under the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-113-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>in Scotland, an application to the supervisory jurisdiction of the Court of Session.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>This section is subject to any express provision of this Act conferring jurisdiction on a court or tribunal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The reference to a contravention of this Act includes a reference to a breach of an equality clause or rule.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Chapters 2 and 3 do not apply to proceedings relating to an equality clause or rule except in so far as Chapter 4 provides for that.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-113-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>This section does not apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-113-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>proceedings for an offence under this Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-113-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>proceedings relating to a penalty under Part 12 (disabled persons: transport).</p></content></level></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-9-chapter-2"><num>Chapter 2</num><heading>Civil courts</heading><section eId="section-114"><num>114</num><heading>Jurisdiction</heading><subsection eId="section-114-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e1dd5a6b97de7dc17a13f3c6ef7fd308-1457521165687" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e1dd5a6b97de7dc17a13f3c6ef7fd308"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e1dd5a6b97de7dc17a13f3c6ef7fd308" class="commentary"/>The county court</ins> or, in Scotland, the sheriff has jurisdiction to determine a claim relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-114-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a contravention of Part 3 (services and public functions);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-114-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a contravention of Part 4 (premises);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-114-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a contravention of Part 6 (education);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-114-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a contravention of Part 7 (associations);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-114-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a contravention of section 108, 111 or 112 that relates to Part 3, 4, 6 or 7.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-114-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection (1)(a) does not apply to a claim within section 115.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-114-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection (1)(c) does not apply to a claim within section 116.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-114-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsection (1)(d) does not apply to a contravention of section 106.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-114-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of proceedings on a claim within subsection (1)(a)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-114-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a decision in proceedings on a claim mentioned in section 115(1) that an act is a contravention of Part 3 is binding;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-114-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it does not matter whether the act occurs outside the United Kingdom.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-114-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The county court or sheriff—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-114-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>must not grant an interim injunction or interdict unless satisfied that no criminal matter would be prejudiced by doing so;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-114-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must grant an application to stay or sist proceedings under subsection (1) on grounds of prejudice to a criminal matter unless satisfied the matter will not be prejudiced.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-114-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>In proceedings in England and Wales on a claim within subsection (1), the power under section 63(1) of the County Courts Act 1984 (appointment of assessors) must be exercised unless the judge is satisfied that there are good reasons for not doing so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-114-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In proceedings in Scotland on a claim within subsection (1), the power under rule 44.3 of Schedule 1 to the Sheriff Court (Scotland) Act 1907 (appointment of assessors) must be exercised unless the sheriff is satisfied that there are good reasons for not doing so.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-114-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>The remuneration of an assessor appointed by virtue of subsection (8) is to be at a rate determined by the Lord President of the Court of Session.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-115"><num>115</num><heading>Immigration cases</heading><subsection eId="section-115-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A claim is within this section if it relates to the act of an immigration authority in taking a relevant decision and—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-115-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the question whether the act is a contravention of Part 3 has been or could be raised on an appeal which is pending, or could be brought, under the immigration provisions, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-115-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it has been decided on an appeal under those provisions that the act is not a contravention of Part 3.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-115-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The relevant decision is not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-115-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subject to challenge in proceedings on a claim within section 114(1)(a), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-115-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>affected by the decision of a court in such proceedings.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-115-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (1)(a) a power to grant permission to appeal out of time must be ignored.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-115-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Each of the following is an immigration authority—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-115-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-115-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an immigration officer;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-115-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a person responsible for the grant or refusal of entry clearance (within the meaning of section 33(1) of the Immigration Act 1971).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-115-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The immigration provisions are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-115-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-115-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 5 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-115-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A relevant decision is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-115-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a decision under the Immigration Acts relating to the entitlement of a person to enter or remain in the United Kingdom;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-115-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a decision on an appeal under the immigration provisions relating to a decision within paragraph (a).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-115-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>An appeal is pending if it is pending for the purposes of section 104 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 or (as the case may be) for the purposes of that section as it is applied by section 2(2)(j) of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-115-8"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-787aca4a6658e51f0c75361a53888a95-1457008163899" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-787aca4a6658e51f0c75361a53888a95"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-787aca4a6658e51f0c75361a53888a95" class="commentary"/>(8)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-787aca4a6658e51f0c75361a53888a95-1457008163899" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-787aca4a6658e51f0c75361a53888a95">This section applies in relation to reviews under </ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-787aca4a6658e51f0c75361a53888a95-1457008163899" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-787aca4a6658e51f0c75361a53888a95"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="M_F_998bfd86-0633-4bf5-9393-8943ee8dbd90-1656667600406" ukl:CommentaryRef="M_F_998bfd86-0633-4bf5-9393-8943ee8dbd90"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#M_F_998bfd86-0633-4bf5-9393-8943ee8dbd90" class="commentary"/>section 2D, 2E or 2F</ins></ins><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-787aca4a6658e51f0c75361a53888a95-1457008163899" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-787aca4a6658e51f0c75361a53888a95"> of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997 as it applies in relation to appeals under the immigration provisions.</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-116"><num>116</num><heading>Education cases</heading><subsection eId="section-116-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A claim is within this section if it may be made to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the First-tier Tribunal in accordance with Part 2 of Schedule 17,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3572b74b68cc1eb245b234aef35a4d2b-1631115302044" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3572b74b68cc1eb245b234aef35a4d2b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3572b74b68cc1eb245b234aef35a4d2b" class="commentary"/>Education Tribunal for Wales</ins> in accordance with Part 2 of that Schedule, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-116-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p> <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-03443f963a1fa43408b1eecaafd489f4-1520758798088" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-03443f963a1fa43408b1eecaafd489f4"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-03443f963a1fa43408b1eecaafd489f4" class="commentary"/>the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Health and Education Chamber</ins> in accordance with Part 3 of that Schedule.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-116-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A claim is also within this section if it must be made in accordance with appeal arrangements within the meaning of Part 4 of that Schedule.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-116-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Schedule 17 (disabled pupils: enforcement) has effect.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-117"><num>117</num><heading>National security</heading><subsection eId="section-117-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Rules of court may, in relation to proceedings on a claim within section 114, confer power as mentioned in subsections (2) to (4); but a power so conferred is exercisable only if the court thinks it expedient to do so in the interests of national security.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The rules may confer power to exclude from all or part of the proceedings—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the claimant or pursuer;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a representative of the claimant or pursuer;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an assessor.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The rules may confer power to permit a claimant, pursuer or representative who has been excluded to make a statement to the court before the commencement of the proceedings, or part of the proceedings, to which the exclusion relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The rules may confer power to take steps to keep secret all or part of the reasons for the court's decision.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Attorney General or, in Scotland, the Advocate General for Scotland may appoint a person to represent the interests of a claimant or pursuer in, or in any part of, proceedings to which an exclusion by virtue of subsection (2)(a) or (b) relates.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A person (P) may be appointed under subsection (5) only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-117-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to proceedings in England and Wales, P is a person who, for the purposes of the Legal Services Act 2007, is an authorised person in relation to an activity which constitutes the exercise of a right of audience or the conduct of litigation;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-117-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to proceedings in Scotland, P is an advocate or qualified to practice as a solicitor in Scotland.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-117-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>P is not responsible to the person whose interests P is appointed to represent.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-118"><num>118</num><heading>Time limits</heading><subsection eId="section-118-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="d29p12038" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907301"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21907301" class="commentary"/>Subject to</ins> <ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p12038" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907301"><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-164a37959c80a82a7c6bd1a3ac647257-1476827987854" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-164a37959c80a82a7c6bd1a3ac647257"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-164a37959c80a82a7c6bd1a3ac647257" class="commentary"/><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-68d06788e028ab17d6004f627dff64e9-1619703679292" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-68d06788e028ab17d6004f627dff64e9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-68d06788e028ab17d6004f627dff64e9" class="commentary"/>section</ins></ins></ins><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p12038" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907301"><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-164a37959c80a82a7c6bd1a3ac647257-1476827987854" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-164a37959c80a82a7c6bd1a3ac647257"> 140AA</ins></ins> proceedings on a claim within section 114 may not be brought after the end of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 6 months starting with the date of the act to which the claim relates, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-118-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other period as the county court or sheriff thinks just and equitable.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><mod>If subsection (3) <noteRef href="#key-481f5ec5c548f0957fa96307ee68116f" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>... applies, subsection (1)(a) has effect as if for “6 months” there were substituted <quotedText>“ 9 months ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>This subsection applies if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the claim relates to the act of a qualifying institution, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-118-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a complaint relating to the act is referred under the student complaints scheme before the end of the period of 6 months starting with the date of the act.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-4"><num><noteRef href="#key-b169e4c0ace1fe01e472a7efbb09f8aa" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(4)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p><mod>If it has been decided under the immigration provisions that the act of an immigration authority in taking a relevant decision is a contravention of Part 3 (services and public functions), subsection (1) has effect as if for paragraph (a) there were substituted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 6 months starting with the day after the expiry of the period during which, as a result of section 114(2), proceedings could not be brought in reliance on section 114(1)(a);</p></content></level></quotedStructure><inline name="appendText">.</inline></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conduct extending over a period is to be treated as done at the end of the period;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-118-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>failure to do something is to be treated as occurring when the person in question decided on it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In the absence of evidence to the contrary, a person (P) is to be taken to decide on failure to do something—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-118-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>when P does an act inconsistent with doing it, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-118-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if P does no inconsistent act, on the expiry of the period in which P might reasonably have been expected to do it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-118-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In this section—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>“immigration authority”, “immigration provisions” and “relevant decision” each have the meaning given in section 115;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-qualifying-institution" eId="term-qualifying-institution">qualifying institution</term>” has the meaning given in section 11 of the Higher Education Act 2004<ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a0f17a5af0b76cc027c77ed7f2169609-1528728830646" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0f17a5af0b76cc027c77ed7f2169609"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a0f17a5af0b76cc027c77ed7f2169609" class="commentary"/>, and includes an institution which is treated as continuing to be a qualifying institution for the purposes of Part 2 of that Act (see section 20A(2) of that Act)</ins>;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-student-complaints-scheme" eId="term-the-student-complaints-scheme">the student complaints scheme</term>” means a scheme for the review of qualifying complaints (within the meaning of section 12 of that Act) that is provided by the designated operator (within the meaning of section 13(5)(b) of that Act).</p></item></blockList></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-119"><num>119</num><heading>Remedies</heading><subsection eId="section-119-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies if <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7b81c93a52a5a2fedb9fbc004fd267c1-1457521942318" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7b81c93a52a5a2fedb9fbc004fd267c1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7b81c93a52a5a2fedb9fbc004fd267c1" class="commentary"/>the county court</ins> or the sheriff finds that there has been a contravention of a provision referred to in section 114(1).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The county court has power to grant any remedy which could be granted by the High Court—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in proceedings in tort;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on a claim for judicial review.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The sheriff has power to make any order which could be made by the Court of Session—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in proceedings for reparation;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on a petition for judicial review.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An award of damages may include compensation for injured feelings (whether or not it includes compensation on any other basis).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Subsection (6) applies if the county court or sheriff—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-119-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>finds that a contravention of a provision referred to in section 114(1) is established by virtue of section 19 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-829ff2df97695fd9fcc1c3488daafa8a-1704986885084" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-829ff2df97695fd9fcc1c3488daafa8a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-829ff2df97695fd9fcc1c3488daafa8a" class="commentary"/>or 19A</ins>, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-119-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is satisfied that the provision, criterion or practice was not applied with the intention of discriminating against the claimant or pursuer.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The county court or sheriff must not make an award of damages unless it first considers whether to make any other disposal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-119-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The county court or sheriff must not grant a remedy other than an award of damages or the making of a declaration unless satisfied that no criminal matter would be prejudiced by doing so.</p></content></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-9-chapter-3"><num>Chapter 3</num><heading>Employment tribunals</heading><section eId="section-120"><num>120</num><heading>Jurisdiction</heading><subsection eId="section-120-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An employment tribunal has, subject to section 121, jurisdiction to determine a complaint relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-120-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a contravention of Part 5 (work);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-120-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a contravention of section 108, 111 or 112 that relates to Part 5.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An employment tribunal has jurisdiction to determine an application by a responsible person (as defined by section 61) for a declaration as to the rights of that person and a worker in relation to a dispute about the effect of a non-discrimination rule.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An employment tribunal also has jurisdiction to determine an application by the trustees or managers of an occupational pension scheme for a declaration as to their rights and those of a member in relation to a dispute about the effect of a non-discrimination rule.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An employment tribunal also has jurisdiction to determine a question that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-120-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to a non-discrimination rule, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-120-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is referred to the tribunal by virtue of section 122.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In proceedings before an employment tribunal on a complaint relating to a breach of a non-discrimination rule, the employer—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-120-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is to be treated as a party, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-120-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is accordingly entitled to appear and be heard.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section affects such jurisdiction as the High Court, <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3caa923c7c0f76c2a18e0d060ce173ad-1457522528525" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3caa923c7c0f76c2a18e0d060ce173ad"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3caa923c7c0f76c2a18e0d060ce173ad" class="commentary"/>the county court</ins>, the Court of Session or the sheriff has in relation to a non-discrimination rule.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Subsection (1)(a) does not apply to a contravention of section 53 in so far as the act complained of may, by virtue of an enactment, be subject to an appeal or proceedings in the nature of an appeal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In subsection (1), the references to Part 5 do not include <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7613462e5323c950bc2fcb9651f8c168-1729758998028" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7613462e5323c950bc2fcb9651f8c168"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7613462e5323c950bc2fcb9651f8c168" class="commentary"/>references to section 40A(1) or</ins> 60(1) <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-724b52d6245eaf4f728e6e103564abac-1704986989655" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-724b52d6245eaf4f728e6e103564abac"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-724b52d6245eaf4f728e6e103564abac" class="commentary"/>or 60A(1)</ins>.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-120-9"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2315a75356add5da33ccf6c5a9f2192-1729758973945" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2315a75356add5da33ccf6c5a9f2192"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d2315a75356add5da33ccf6c5a9f2192" class="commentary"/>(9)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d2315a75356add5da33ccf6c5a9f2192-1729758973945" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d2315a75356add5da33ccf6c5a9f2192">Subsection (8) does not prevent an employment tribunal from considering a contravention of section 40A(1) in accordance with section 124A (compensation uplift in employee sexual harassment cases).</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-121"><num>121</num><heading>Armed forces cases</heading><subsection eId="section-121-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Section 120(1) does not apply to a complaint relating to an act done when the complainant was serving as a member of the armed forces unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-121-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the complainant has made a service complaint about the matter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-121-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the complaint has not been withdrawn.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-121-2"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387" class="commentary"/>(2)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387">Where the complaint is dealt with by a person or panel appointed by the Defence Council by virtue of section 340C(1)(a) of the 2006 Act, it is to be treated for the purposes of subsection (1)(b) as withdrawn if—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387">the period allowed in accordance with service complaints regulations for bringing an appeal against the person's or panel's decision expires, </ins><noteRef href="#M_F_262d2539-0777-4214-adc5-9f1e6e12e270" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387">...</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-aa"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387"><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-023cecb384108765257e27f4cc1e3cf3-1651662315754" ukl:CommentaryRef="M_F_87fe20b8-90bb-45f7-aebb-9809c4c7f2c0"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#M_F_87fe20b8-90bb-45f7-aebb-9809c4c7f2c0" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387"><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-023cecb384108765257e27f4cc1e3cf3-1651662315754" ukl:CommentaryRef="M_F_87fe20b8-90bb-45f7-aebb-9809c4c7f2c0">there are grounds (of which the complainant is aware) on which the complainant is entitled to bring such an appeal, and</ins></ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-121-2-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387">either—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-121-2-b-i"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387">the complainant does not apply to the </ins><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9615c98e3aacea6e4738976516993c76-1775044111049" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9615c98e3aacea6e4738976516993c76"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9615c98e3aacea6e4738976516993c76" class="commentary"/>Armed Forces Commissioner</ins></ins><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387"> for a review by virtue of section </ins><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387"><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-2bd335ee4f7ca35f03cbf7b069b42c46-1651666170596" ukl:CommentaryRef="M_F_01597f87-35cd-4b5d-aaad-4cc480e357c9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#M_F_01597f87-35cd-4b5d-aaad-4cc480e357c9" class="commentary"/>340D(6)(a)</ins></ins><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387"> of the 2006 Act (review of decision that appeal brought out of time cannot proceed), or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-121-2-b-ii"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387">the complainant does apply for such a review and the </ins><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3ea9ce149caa4af539f12a1297f8a502-1775044111049" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3ea9ce149caa4af539f12a1297f8a502"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3ea9ce149caa4af539f12a1297f8a502" class="commentary"/>Commissioner</ins></ins><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387-1476960776389" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-955065f5c1b8a2c7e306e922afe94387"> decides that an appeal against the person's or panel's decision cannot be proceeded with.</ins></p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-121-3"><num><noteRef href="#key-83544b778931581a10d16c4af42e25c2" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(3)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-121-4"><num><noteRef href="#key-83544b778931581a10d16c4af42e25c2" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(4)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-121-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The making of a complaint to an employment tribunal in reliance on subsection (1) does not affect the continuation of <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5d1558022ff36eb670557ee157014434-1476960926097" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5d1558022ff36eb670557ee157014434"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5d1558022ff36eb670557ee157014434" class="commentary"/> the procedures set out in service complaints regulations. </ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-121-6"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f-1476960717074" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f" class="commentary"/>(6)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f-1476960717074" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f">In this section—</ins></p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f-1476960717074" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-the-2006-act"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f-1476960717074" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f">the 2006 Act</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f-1476960717074" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f">” means the Armed Forces Act 2006;</ins></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f-1476960717074" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-service-complaints-regulations"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f-1476960717074" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f">service complaints regulations</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f-1476960717074" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7bcf387a584dc6af2ff151af2679be2f">” means regulations made under section 340B(1) of the 2006 Act.</ins></p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-122"><num>122</num><heading>References by court to tribunal, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-122-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If it appears to a court in which proceedings are pending that a claim or counter-claim relating to a non-discrimination rule could more conveniently be determined by an employment tribunal, the court may strike out the claim or counter-claim.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-122-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If in proceedings before a court a question arises about a non-discrimination rule, the court may (whether or not on an application by a party to the proceedings)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-122-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>refer the question, or direct that it be referred by a party to the proceedings, to an employment tribunal for determination, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-122-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>stay or sist the proceedings in the meantime.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-123"><num>123</num><heading>Time limits</heading><subsection eId="section-123-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="d29p12491" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907321"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21907321" class="commentary"/>Subject to </ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p12491" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907321"><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-bee15b9547f8abfc920489a60de2e771-1457516160148" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bee15b9547f8abfc920489a60de2e771"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-bee15b9547f8abfc920489a60de2e771" class="commentary"/><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f1d973be888b8f92f56c9f42743b2217-1619703901914" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f1d973be888b8f92f56c9f42743b2217"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f1d973be888b8f92f56c9f42743b2217" class="commentary"/>section</ins></ins></ins><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p12491" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907321"><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-bee15b9547f8abfc920489a60de2e771-1457516160148" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bee15b9547f8abfc920489a60de2e771"> 140B</ins></ins> proceedings on a complaint within section 120 may not be brought after the end of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 3 months starting with the date of the act to which the complaint relates, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other period as the employment tribunal thinks just and equitable.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Proceedings may not be brought in reliance on section 121(1) after the end of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 6 months starting with the date of the act to which the proceedings relate, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other period as the employment tribunal thinks just and equitable.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>conduct extending over a period is to be treated as done at the end of the period;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>failure to do something is to be treated as occurring when the person in question decided on it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-123-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In the absence of evidence to the contrary, a person (P) is to be taken to decide on failure to do something—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-123-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>when P does an act inconsistent with doing it, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-123-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if P does no inconsistent act, on the expiry of the period in which P might reasonably have been expected to do it.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-124"><num>124</num><heading>Remedies: general</heading><subsection eId="section-124-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies if an employment tribunal finds that there has been a contravention of a provision referred to in section 120(1).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-124-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The tribunal may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-124-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make a declaration as to the rights of the complainant and the respondent in relation to the matters to which the proceedings relate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-124-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>order the respondent to pay compensation to the complainant;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-124-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>make an appropriate recommendation.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-124-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An appropriate recommendation is a recommendation that within a specified period the respondent takes specified steps for the purpose of obviating or reducing the adverse effect<ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-81221c93c9afcf591a8f993b5b014068-1476958821340" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-81221c93c9afcf591a8f993b5b014068"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-81221c93c9afcf591a8f993b5b014068" class="commentary"/>on the complainant </ins> of any matter to which the proceedings relate—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-124-3-a"><num><noteRef href="#key-7785fdd5749627825705950b4fe6cb19" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(a)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-124-3-b"><num><noteRef href="#key-7785fdd5749627825705950b4fe6cb19" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(b)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-124-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Subsection (5) applies if the tribunal—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-124-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>finds that a contravention is established by virtue of section 19 <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-dafa7860049696dcabe953e90caedd3e-1704987080668" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dafa7860049696dcabe953e90caedd3e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-dafa7860049696dcabe953e90caedd3e" class="commentary"/>or 19A</ins>, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-124-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is satisfied that the provision, criterion or practice was not applied with the intention of discriminating against the complainant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-124-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>It must not make an order under subsection (2)(b) unless it first considers whether to act under subsection (2)(a) or (c).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-124-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The amount of compensation which may be awarded under subsection (2)(b) corresponds to the amount which could be awarded by <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c2810bffa814bf384ba023e6ee9adadd-1457522855610" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c2810bffa814bf384ba023e6ee9adadd"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c2810bffa814bf384ba023e6ee9adadd" class="commentary"/>the county court</ins> or the sheriff under section 119.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-124-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>If a respondent fails, without reasonable excuse, to comply with an appropriate recommendation<noteRef href="#key-236e7fb93c449b624ee9e0440668b4c2" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>..., the tribunal may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-124-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if an order was made under subsection (2)(b), increase the amount of compensation to be paid;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-124-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if no such order was made, make one.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-124A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515" class="commentary"/>124A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">Remedies: compensation uplift in sexual harassment cases</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-124A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">(1)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">This section applies where—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-124A-1-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">an employment tribunal has found that there has been a contravention of section 40 (harassment of employees) which involved, to any extent, harassment of the kind described in section 26(2) (sexual harassment), and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-124A-1-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">the tribunal has ordered the respondent to pay compensation to the complainant under section 124(2)(b).</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-124A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">The tribunal must consider whether and to what extent the respondent has also contravened section 40A(1) (duty to take reasonable steps to prevent harassment of employees).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-124A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">(3)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">If the tribunal is satisfied that the respondent has contravened section 40A(1), it may order the respondent to pay an amount to the complainant (a “compensation uplift”) in addition to the compensation amount determined in accordance with section 124(6).</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-124A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">The amount of the compensation uplift—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-124A-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">must reflect the extent to which, in the tribunal’s opinion, the respondent has contravened section 40A(1), but</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-124A-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515-1729758815138" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e4ad07b98e010b64f72e4507887a515">may be no more than 25% of the amount awarded under section 124(2)(b).</ins></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-125"><num><noteRef href="#key-3c519c38c4302fc65616d7de078eca45" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>125</num><heading>Remedies: national security</heading><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></section><section eId="section-126"><num>126</num><heading>Remedies: occupational pension schemes</heading><subsection eId="section-126-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies if an employment tribunal finds that there has been a contravention of a provision referred to in section 120(1) in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the terms on which persons become members of an occupational pension scheme, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-126-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the terms on which members of an occupational pension scheme are treated.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>In addition to anything which may be done by the tribunal under section 124 the tribunal may also by order declare—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-126-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the complaint relates to the terms on which persons become members of a scheme, that the complainant has a right to be admitted to the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-126-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the complaint relates to the terms on which members of the scheme are treated, that the complainant has a right to membership of the scheme without discrimination.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The tribunal may not make an order under subsection (2)(b) of section 124 unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-126-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the compensation is for injured feelings, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-126-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the order is made by virtue of subsection (7) of that section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-126-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>An order under subsection (2)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-126-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may make provision as to the terms on which or the capacity in which the claimant is to enjoy the admission or membership;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-126-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may have effect in relation to a period before the order is made.</p></content></level></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-9-chapter-4"><num>Chapter 4</num><heading>Equality of terms</heading><section eId="section-127"><num>127</num><heading>Jurisdiction</heading><subsection eId="section-127-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An employment tribunal has, subject to subsection (6), jurisdiction to determine a complaint relating to a breach of an equality clause or rule.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The jurisdiction conferred by subsection (1) includes jurisdiction to determine a complaint arising out of a breach of an equality clause or rule; and a reference in this Chapter to a complaint relating to such a breach is to be read accordingly.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An employment tribunal also has jurisdiction to determine an application by a responsible person for a declaration as to the rights of that person and a worker in relation to a dispute about the effect of an equality clause or rule.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An employment tribunal also has jurisdiction to determine an application by the trustees or managers of an occupational pension scheme for a declaration as to their rights and those of a member in relation to a dispute about the effect of an equality rule.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>An employment tribunal also has jurisdiction to determine a question that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-127-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>relates to an equality clause or rule, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is referred to the tribunal by virtue of section 128(2).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>This section does not apply to a complaint relating to an act done when the complainant was serving as a member of the armed forces unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-127-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the complainant has made a service complaint about the matter, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the complaint has not been withdrawn.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-d4fae976793d5ee2dcdc98a07274abf7-1476961217526" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-d4fae976793d5ee2dcdc98a07274abf7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-d4fae976793d5ee2dcdc98a07274abf7" class="commentary"/>Subsections (2) to (6) </ins> of section 121 apply for the purposes of subsection (6) of this section as they apply for the purposes of subsection (1) of that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>In proceedings before an employment tribunal on a complaint relating to a breach of an equality rule, the employer—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-127-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is to be treated as a party, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-127-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is accordingly entitled to appear and be heard.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-127-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Nothing in this section affects such jurisdiction as the High Court, <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b27d8e3885fddbb3402dacc06fac4971-1457523226282" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b27d8e3885fddbb3402dacc06fac4971"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b27d8e3885fddbb3402dacc06fac4971" class="commentary"/>the county court</ins>, the Court of Session or the sheriff has in relation to an equality clause or rule.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-128"><num>128</num><heading>References by court to tribunal, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-128-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If it appears to a court in which proceedings are pending that a claim or counter-claim relating to an equality clause or rule could more conveniently be determined by an employment tribunal, the court may strike out the claim or counter-claim.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-128-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If in proceedings before a court a question arises about an equality clause or rule, the court may (whether or not on an application by a party to the proceedings)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>refer the question, or direct that it be referred by a party to the proceedings, to an employment tribunal for determination, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-128-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>stay or sist the proceedings in the meantime.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-129"><num>129</num><heading>Time limits</heading><subsection eId="section-129-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-129-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a complaint relating to a breach of an equality clause or rule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-129-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an application for a declaration referred to in section 127(3) or (4).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Proceedings on the complaint or application may not be brought in an employment tribunal after the end of the qualifying period.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the complaint or application relates to terms of work other than terms of service in the armed forces, the qualifying period is, in a case mentioned in the first column of the table, the period mentioned in the second column <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="d29p12993" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907341"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21907341" class="commentary"/>, subject to </ins> <ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p12993" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907341"><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-b610b52c952d511397e773bdd5b30a48-1457516966263" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b610b52c952d511397e773bdd5b30a48"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b610b52c952d511397e773bdd5b30a48" class="commentary"/><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a73c66eb2753f6cadf1d29c1df697aa5-1620651036404" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a73c66eb2753f6cadf1d29c1df697aa5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a73c66eb2753f6cadf1d29c1df697aa5" class="commentary"/>section</ins></ins></ins><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p12993" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907341"><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b610b52c952d511397e773bdd5b30a48-1457516966263" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b610b52c952d511397e773bdd5b30a48"> 140B</ins></ins>.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation"><xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col style="width:40%"/><xhtml:col style="width:60%"/></xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:tbody><xhtml:tr><xhtml:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Case</i></p></xhtml:th><xhtml:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Qualifying period</i></p></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A standard case</p></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The period of 6 months beginning with the last day of the employment or appointment.</p></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A stable work case (but not if it is also a concealment or incapacity case (or both))</p></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The period of 6 months beginning with the day on which the stable working relationship ended.</p></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A concealment case (but not if it is also an incapacity case)</p></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The period of 6 months beginning with the day on which the worker discovered (or could with reasonable diligence have discovered) the qualifying fact.</p></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">An incapacity case (but not if it is also a concealment case)</p></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The period of 6 months beginning with the day on which the worker ceased to have the incapacity.</p></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A case which is a concealment case and an incapacity case.</p></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The period of 6 months beginning with the later of the days on which the period would begin if the case were merely a concealment or incapacity case.</p></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr></xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-129-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the complaint or application relates to terms of service in the armed forces, the qualifying period is, in a case mentioned in the first column of the table, the period mentioned in the second column<ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f09434f0650a34828d95bf3a77f0bc5f-1457516991987" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f09434f0650a34828d95bf3a77f0bc5f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f09434f0650a34828d95bf3a77f0bc5f" class="commentary"/>, subject to section 140B</ins>.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><xhtml:table xmlns:xhtml="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xmlns="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation"><xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col style="width:40%"/><xhtml:col style="width:60%"/></xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:tbody><xhtml:tr><xhtml:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Case</i></p></xhtml:th><xhtml:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Qualifying period</i></p></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A standard case</p></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The period of 9 months beginning with the last day of the period of service during which the complaint arose.</p></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A concealment case (but not if it is also an incapacity case)</p></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The period of 9 months beginning with the day on which the worker discovered (or could with reasonable diligence have discovered) the qualifying fact.</p></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">An incapacity case (but not if it is also a concealment case)</p></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The period of 9 months beginning with the day on which the worker ceased to have the incapacity.</p></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A case which is a concealment case and an incapacity case.</p></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The period of 9 months beginning with the later of the days on which the period would begin if the case were merely a concealment or incapacity case.</p></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr></xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-130"><num>130</num><heading>Section 129: supplementary</heading><subsection eId="section-130-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of section 129.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A standard case is a case which is not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-130-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a stable work case,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-130-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a concealment case,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-130-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an incapacity case, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-130-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a concealment case and an incapacity case.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A stable work case is a case where the proceedings relate to a period during which there was a stable working relationship between the worker and the responsible person (including any time after the terms of work had expired).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A concealment case in proceedings relating to an equality clause is a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-130-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the responsible person deliberately concealed a qualifying fact from the worker, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-130-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the worker did not discover (or could not with reasonable diligence have discovered) the qualifying fact until after the relevant day.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A concealment case in proceedings relating to an equality rule is a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-130-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the employer or the trustees or managers of the occupational pension scheme in question deliberately concealed a qualifying fact from the member, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-130-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the member did not discover (or could not with reasonable diligence have discovered) the qualifying fact until after the relevant day.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A qualifying fact for the purposes of subsection (4) or (5) is a fact—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-130-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which is relevant to the complaint, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-130-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>without knowledge of which the worker or member could not reasonably have been expected to bring the proceedings.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>An incapacity case in proceedings relating to an equality clause with respect to terms of work other than terms of service in the armed forces is a case where the worker had an incapacity during the period of 6 months beginning with the later of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-130-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the relevant day, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-130-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the day on which the worker discovered (or could with reasonable diligence have discovered) the qualifying fact deliberately concealed from the worker by the responsible person.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>An incapacity case in proceedings relating to an equality clause with respect to terms of service in the armed forces is a case where the worker had an incapacity during the period of 9 months beginning with the later of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-130-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the last day of the period of service during which the complaint arose, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-130-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the day on which the worker discovered (or could with reasonable diligence have discovered) the qualifying fact deliberately concealed from the worker by the responsible person.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>An incapacity case in proceedings relating to an equality rule is a case where the member of the occupational pension scheme in question had an incapacity during the period of 6 months beginning with the later of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-130-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the relevant day, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-130-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the day on which the member discovered (or could with reasonable diligence have discovered) the qualifying fact deliberately concealed from the member by the employer or the trustees or managers of the scheme.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-130-10"><num>(10)</num><intro><p>The relevant day for the purposes of this section is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-130-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the last day of the employment or appointment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-130-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the day on which the stable working relationship between the worker and the responsible person ended.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-131"><num>131</num><heading>Assessment of whether work is of equal value</heading><subsection eId="section-131-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies to proceedings before an employment tribunal on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-131-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a complaint relating to a breach of an equality clause or rule, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-131-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a question referred to the tribunal by virtue of section 128(2).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Where a question arises in the proceedings as to whether one person's work is of equal value to another's, the tribunal may, before determining the question, require a member of the panel of independent experts to prepare a report on the question.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The tribunal may withdraw a requirement that it makes under subsection (2); and, if it does so, it may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-131-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>request the panel member to provide it with specified documentation;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-131-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make such other requests to that member as are connected with the withdrawal of the requirement.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the tribunal requires the preparation of a report under subsection (2) (and does not withdraw the requirement), it must not determine the question unless it has received the report.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Subsection (6) applies where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-131-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a question arises in the proceedings as to whether the work of one person (A) is of equal value to the work of another (B), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-131-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>A's work and B's work have been given different values by a job evaluation study.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The tribunal must determine that A's work is not of equal value to B's work unless it has reasonable grounds for suspecting that the evaluation contained in the study—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-131-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>was based on a system that discriminates because of sex, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-131-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is otherwise unreliable.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>For the purposes of subsection (6)(a), a system discriminates because of sex if a difference (or coincidence) between values that the system sets on different demands is not justifiable regardless of the sex of the person on whom the demands are made.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>A reference to a member of the panel of independent experts is a reference to a person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-131-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>who is for the time being designated as such by the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (<abbr class="acronym" title="Advisory Concilliation and Arbitration Service">ACAS</abbr>) for the purposes of this section, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-131-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>who is neither a member of the Council of <abbr class="acronym" title="Advisory Concilliation and Arbitration Service">ACAS</abbr> nor one of its officers or members of staff.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-131-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-job-evaluation-study" eId="term-job-evaluation-study">Job evaluation study</term>” has the meaning given in section 80(5).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-132"><num>132</num><heading>Remedies in non-pensions cases</heading><subsection eId="section-132-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to proceedings before a court or employment tribunal on a complaint relating to a breach of an equality clause, other than a breach with respect to membership of or rights under an occupational pension scheme.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If the court or tribunal finds that there has been a breach of the equality clause, it may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make a declaration as to the rights of the parties in relation to the matters to which the proceedings relate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-132-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>order an award by way of arrears of pay or damages in relation to the complainant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The court or tribunal may not order a payment under subsection (2)(b) in respect of a time before the arrears day.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In relation to proceedings in England and Wales, the arrears day is, in a case mentioned in the first column of the table, the day mentioned in the second column.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><xhtml:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col style="width:43%"/><xhtml:col style="width:57%"/></xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:tbody><xhtml:tr><xhtml:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Case</i></p></xhtml:th><xhtml:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Arrears day</i></p></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A standard case</p></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The day falling 6 years before the day on which the proceedings were instituted.</p></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A concealment case or an incapacity case (or a case which is both).</p></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The day on which the breach first occurred.</p></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr></xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-132-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In relation to proceedings in Scotland, the arrears day is the first day of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-132-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 5 years ending with the day on which the proceedings were commenced, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-132-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the case involves a relevant incapacity, or a relevant fraud or error, <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p13463" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907421"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21907421" class="commentary"/>the period determined in accordance with section 135(6) and (7)</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-133"><num>133</num><heading>Remedies in pensions cases</heading><subsection eId="section-133-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies to proceedings before a court or employment tribunal on a complaint relating to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-133-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a breach of an equality rule, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-133-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a breach of an equality clause with respect to membership of, or rights under, an occupational pension scheme.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-133-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If the court or tribunal finds that there has been a breach as referred to in subsection (1)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-133-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it may make a declaration as to the rights of the parties in relation to the matters to which the proceedings relate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-133-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it must not order arrears of benefits or damages or any other amount to be paid to the complainant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-133-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection (2)(b) does not apply if the proceedings are proceedings to which section 134 applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-133-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the breach relates to a term on which persons become members of the scheme, the court or tribunal may declare that the complainant is entitled to be admitted to the scheme with effect from a specified date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-133-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A date specified for the purposes of subsection (4) must not be before 8 April 1976.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-133-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the breach relates to a term on which members of the scheme are treated, the court or tribunal may declare that the complainant is, in respect of a specified period, entitled to secure the rights that would have accrued if the breach had not occurred.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-133-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A period specified for the purposes of subsection (6) must not begin before 17 May 1990.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-133-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>If the court or tribunal makes a declaration under subsection (6), the employer must provide such resources to the scheme as are necessary to secure for the complainant (without contribution or further contribution by the complainant or other members) the rights referred to in that subsection.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-134"><num>134</num><heading>Remedies in claims for arrears brought by pensioner members</heading><subsection eId="section-134-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to proceedings before a court or employment tribunal on a complaint by a pensioner member of an occupational pension scheme relating to a breach of an equality clause or rule with respect to a term on which the member is treated.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-134-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>If the court or tribunal finds that there has been a breach referred to in subsection (1), it may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-134-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make a declaration as to the rights of the complainant and the respondent in relation to the matters to which the proceedings relate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-134-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>order an award by way of arrears of benefits or damages or of any other amount in relation to the complainant.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-134-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The court or tribunal must not order an award under subsection (2)(b) in respect of a time before the arrears day.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-134-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the court or tribunal orders an award under subsection (2)(b), the employer must provide such resources to the scheme as are necessary to secure for the complainant (without contribution or further contribution by the complainant or other members) the amount of the award.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-134-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In relation to proceedings in England and Wales, the arrears day is, in a case mentioned in the first column of the table, the day mentioned in the second column.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><xhtml:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:col style="width:43%"/><xhtml:col style="width:57%"/></xhtml:colgroup><xhtml:tbody><xhtml:tr><xhtml:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Case</i></p></xhtml:th><xhtml:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Arrears day</i></p></xhtml:th></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A standard case</p></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The day falling 6 years before the day on which the proceedings were commenced.</p></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr><xhtml:tr><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A concealment case or an incapacity case (or a case which is both).</p></xhtml:td><xhtml:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The day on which the breach first occurred.</p></xhtml:td></xhtml:tr></xhtml:tbody></xhtml:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-134-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>In relation to proceedings in Scotland, the arrears day is the first day of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-134-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the period of 5 years ending with the day on which the proceedings were commenced, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-134-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the case involves a relevant incapacity, or a relevant fraud or error, <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p13640" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907441"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21907441" class="commentary"/>the period determined in accordance with section 135(6) and (7)</ins>.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-135"><num>135</num><heading>Supplementary</heading><subsection eId="section-135-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of sections 132 to 134.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A standard case is a case which is not—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a concealment case,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an incapacity case, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a concealment case and an incapacity case.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A concealment case in relation to an equality clause is a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the responsible person deliberately concealed a qualifying fact (as defined by section 130) from the worker, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the worker commenced the proceedings before the end of the period of 6 years beginning with the day on which the worker discovered (or could with reasonable diligence have discovered) the qualifying fact.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A concealment case in relation to an equality rule is a case where—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the employer or the trustees or managers of the occupational pension scheme in question deliberately concealed a qualifying fact (as defined by section 130) from the member, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the member commenced the proceedings before the end of the period of 6 years beginning with the day on which the member discovered (or could with reasonable diligence have discovered) the qualifying fact.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>An incapacity case is a case where the worker or member—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>had an incapacity when the breach first occurred, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>commenced the proceedings before the end of the period of 6 years beginning with the day on which the worker or member ceased to have the incapacity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A case involves a relevant incapacity or a relevant fraud or error if the period of 5 years referred to in section 132(5)(a) <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p13744" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907451"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21907451" class="commentary"/>or 134(6)(a)</ins> is, as a result of subsection (7) below, reckoned as a period of more than <ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="d29p13748" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907471"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21907471" class="commentary"/>5 years; and—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-6-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="d29p13748" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907471">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="d29p13748" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907471">if, as a result of subsection (7), that period is reckoned as a period of more than 5 years but no more than 20 years, the period for the purposes of section 132(5)(b) or (as the case may be) section 134(6)(b) is that extended period;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-6-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="d29p13748" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907471">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p13748" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907471">if, as a result of subsection (7), that period is reckoned as a period of more than 20 years, the period for the purposes of section 132(5)(b) or (as the case may be) section 134(6)(b) is a period of 20 years.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of the reckoning referred to in subsection (6), no account is to be taken of time when the worker or member—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>had an incapacity, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>was induced by a relevant fraud or error to refrain from commencing proceedings (not being a time after the worker or member could with reasonable diligence have discovered the fraud or error).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (7)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a fraud is relevant in relation to an equality clause if it is a fraud on the part of the responsible person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an error is relevant in relation to an equality clause if it is induced by the words or conduct of the responsible person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a fraud is relevant in relation to an equality rule if it is a fraud on the part of the employer or the trustees or managers of the scheme;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-8-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>an error is relevant in relation to an equality rule if it is induced by the words or conduct of the employer or the trustees or managers of the scheme.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A reference in subsection (8) to the responsible person, the employer or the trustees or managers includes a reference to a person acting on behalf of the person or persons concerned.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>In relation to terms of service, a reference in section 132(5) or subsection (3) or (5)(b) of this section to commencing proceedings is to be read as a reference to making a service complaint.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>A reference to a pensioner member of a scheme includes a reference to a person who is entitled to the present payment of pension or other benefits derived through a member.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-135-12"><num>(12)</num><intro><p>In relation to proceedings before a court—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-135-12-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to a complaint is to be read as a reference to a claim, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-135-12-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to a complainant is to be read as a reference to a claimant.</p></content></level></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-9-chapter-5"><num>Chapter 5</num><heading>Miscellaneous</heading><section eId="section-136"><num>136</num><heading>Burden of proof</heading><subsection eId="section-136-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies to any proceedings relating to a contravention of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If there are facts from which the court could decide, in the absence of any other explanation, that a person (A) contravened the provision concerned, the court must hold that the contravention occurred.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>But subsection (2) does not apply if A shows that A did not contravene the provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The reference to a contravention of this Act includes a reference to a breach of an equality clause or rule.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>This section does not apply to proceedings for an offence under this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-136-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A reference to the court includes a reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an employment tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Special Immigration Appeals Commission;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the First-tier Tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8e06b7ab1dc21e75092f3c60f7c62c34-1631115384412" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e06b7ab1dc21e75092f3c60f7c62c34"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8e06b7ab1dc21e75092f3c60f7c62c34" class="commentary"/>Education Tribunal for Wales</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-136-6-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p> <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a56df30603901c292b125540d3a38774-1520758978311" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a56df30603901c292b125540d3a38774"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a56df30603901c292b125540d3a38774" class="commentary"/>the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Health and Education Chamber</ins> .</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-137"><num>137</num><heading>Previous findings</heading><subsection eId="section-137-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A finding in relevant proceedings in respect of an act which has become final is to be treated as conclusive in proceedings under this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-137-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Relevant proceedings are proceedings before a court or employment tribunal under any of the following—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-137-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 19 or 20 of the Race Relations Act 1968;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-137-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Equal Pay Act 1970;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-137-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Sex Discrimination Act 1975;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-137-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Race Relations Act 1976;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-137-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>section 6(4A) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1986;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-137-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the Disability Discrimination Act 1995;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-137-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>Part 2 of the Equality Act 2006;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-137-2-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2003 (<abbr class="acronym" title="Statutory Instrument">S.I.</abbr> 2003/1660);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-137-2-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 (<abbr class="acronym" title="Statutory Instrument">S.I.</abbr> 2003/1661);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-137-2-j"><num>(j)</num><content><p>the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (<abbr class="acronym" title="Statutory Instrument">S.I.</abbr> 2006/1031);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-137-2-k"><num>(k)</num><content><p>the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 (<abbr class="acronym" title="Statutory Instrument">S.I.</abbr> 2007/1263).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-137-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A finding becomes final—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-137-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>when an appeal against the finding is dismissed, withdrawn or abandoned, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-137-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>when the time for appealing expires without an appeal having been brought.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-138"><num><noteRef href="#key-00ab8aaa2106a59ccf51d57afdf53965" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>138</num><heading>Obtaining information, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></section><section eId="section-139"><num>139</num><heading>Interest</heading><subsection eId="section-139-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-139-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for enabling an employment tribunal to include interest on an amount awarded by it in proceedings under this Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-139-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>specifying the manner in which, and the periods and rate by reference to which, the interest is to be determined.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-139-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations may modify the operation of an order made under section 14 of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (power to make provision as to interest on awards) in so far as it relates to an award in proceedings under this Act.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-139A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4" class="commentary"/>139A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">Equal pay audits</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-139A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">Regulations may make provision requiring an employment tribunal to order the respondent to carry out an equal pay audit in any case where the tribunal finds that there has been an equal pay breach.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-139A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(2)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">An equal pay breach is—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-139A-2-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">a breach of an equality clause, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-139A-2-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">a contravention in relation to pay of section 39(2), 49(6) or 50(6), so far as relating to sex discrimination.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-139A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(3)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">An equal pay audit is an audit designed to identify action to be taken to avoid equal pay breaches occurring or continuing.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-139A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">The regulations may make further provision about equal pay audits, including provision about—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-139A-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">the content of an audit;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-139A-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">the powers and duties of a tribunal for deciding whether its order has been complied with;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-139A-4-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">any circumstances in which an audit may be required to be published or may be disclosed to any person.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-139A-5"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(5)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">The regulations must provide for an equal pay audit not to be ordered where the tribunal considers that—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-139A-5-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">an audit completed by the respondent in the previous 3 years meets requirements prescribed for this purpose,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-139A-5-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">it is clear without an audit whether any action is required to avoid equal pay breaches occurring or continuing,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-139A-5-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">the breach the tribunal has found gives no reason to think that there may be other breaches, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-139A-5-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">the disadvantages of an equal pay audit would outweigh its benefits.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-139A-6"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(6)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">The regulations may provide for an employment tribunal to have power, where a person fails to comply with an order to carry out an equal pay audit, to order that person to pay a penalty to the Secretary of State of not more than an amount specified in the regulations.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-139A-7"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(7)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">The regulations may provide for that power—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-139A-7-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">to be exercisable in prescribed circumstances;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-139A-7-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">to be exercisable more than once, if the failure to comply continues.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-139A-8"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(8)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">The first regulations made by virtue of subsection (6) must not specify an amount of more than £5,000.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-139A-9"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(9)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">Sums received by the Secretary of State under the regulations must be paid into the Consolidated Fund.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-139A-10"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(10)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">The first regulations under this section must specify an exemption period during which the requirement to order an equal pay audit does not apply in the case of a business that—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-139A-10-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">had fewer than 10 employees immediately before a specified time, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-139A-10-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">was begun as a new business in a specified period.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-139A-11"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(11)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">For the purposes of subsection (10)—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-139A-11-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4-1457003729784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-baf080910e075b33a8f00ac47f0062d4">
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-10"><num><b>Part 10</b></num><heading>Contracts, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-10-crossheading-contracts-and-other-agreements"><heading><i>Contracts and other agreements</i></heading><section eId="section-142"><num>142</num><heading>Unenforceable terms</heading><subsection eId="section-142-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A term of a contract is unenforceable against a person in so far as it constitutes, promotes or provides for treatment of that or another person that is of a description prohibited by this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A relevant non-contractual term is unenforceable against a person in so far as it constitutes, promotes or provides for treatment of that or another person that is of a description prohibited by this Act, in so far as this Act relates to disability.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A relevant non-contractual term is a term which—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is a term of an agreement that is not a contract, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>relates to the provision of an employment service within section 56(2)(a) to (e) or to the provision under a group insurance arrangement of facilities by way of insurance.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A reference in subsection (1) or (2) to treatment of a description prohibited by this Act does not include—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-142-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a reference to the inclusion of a term in a contract referred to in section 70(2)(a) or 76(2), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-142-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a reference to the failure to include a term in a contract as referred to in section 70(2)(b).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-142-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Subsection (4) does not affect the application of section 148(2) to this section.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-143"><num>143</num><heading>Removal or modification of unenforceable terms</heading><subsection eId="section-143-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8b968a466898380c853ff658cf0972d3-1457525026316" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8b968a466898380c853ff658cf0972d3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8b968a466898380c853ff658cf0972d3" class="commentary"/>The county court</ins> or the sheriff may, on an application by a person who has an interest in a contract or other agreement which includes a term that is unenforceable as a result of section 142, make an order for the term to be removed or modified.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An order under this section must not be made unless every person who would be affected by it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-143-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>has been given notice of the application (except where notice is dispensed with in accordance with rules of court), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-143-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>has been afforded an opportunity to make representations to the county court or sheriff.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-143-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>An order under this section may include provision in respect of a period before the making of the order.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-144"><num>144</num><heading>Contracting out</heading><subsection eId="section-144-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A term of a contract is unenforceable by a person in whose favour it would operate in so far as it purports to exclude or limit a provision of or made under this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-144-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A relevant non-contractual term (as defined by section 142) is unenforceable by a person in whose favour it would operate in so far as it purports to exclude or limit a provision of or made under this Act, in so far as the provision relates to disability.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-144-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>This section does not apply to a contract which settles a claim within section 114.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-144-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>This section does not apply to a contract which settles a complaint within section 120 if the contract—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-144-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is made with the assistance of a conciliation officer, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-144-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is a qualifying <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-ad03f7bb9458394bb56ebc24a7c9d9d3-1457023954982" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ad03f7bb9458394bb56ebc24a7c9d9d3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-ad03f7bb9458394bb56ebc24a7c9d9d3" class="commentary"/>settlement agreement </ins>.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-144-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A contract within subsection (4) includes a contract which settles a complaint relating to a breach of an equality clause or rule or of a non-discrimination rule.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-144-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A contract within subsection (4) includes an agreement by the parties to a dispute to submit the dispute to arbitration if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-144-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the dispute is covered by a scheme having effect by virtue of an order under section 212A of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-144-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the agreement is to submit the dispute to arbitration in accordance with the scheme.</p></content></level></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-10-crossheading-collective-agreements-and-rules-of-undertakings"><heading><i>Collective agreements and rules of undertakings</i></heading><section eId="section-145"><num>145</num><heading>Void and unenforceable terms</heading><subsection eId="section-145-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A term of a collective agreement is void in so far as it constitutes, promotes or provides for treatment of a description prohibited by this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-145-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A rule of an undertaking is unenforceable against a person in so far as it constitutes, promotes or provides for treatment of the person that is of a description prohibited by this Act.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-146"><num>146</num><heading>Declaration in respect of void term, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-146-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A qualifying person (P) may make a complaint to an employment tribunal that a term is void, or that a rule is unenforceable, as a result of section 145.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>But subsection (1) applies only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-146-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the term or rule may in the future have effect in relation to P, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-146-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>where the complaint alleges that the term or rule provides for treatment of a description prohibited by this Act, P may in the future be subjected to treatment that would (if P were subjected to it in present circumstances) be of that description.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the tribunal finds that the complaint is well-founded, it must make an order declaring that the term is void or the rule is unenforceable.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An order under this section may include provision in respect of a period before the making of the order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In the case of a complaint about a term of a collective agreement, where the term is one made by or on behalf of a person of a description specified in the first column of the table, a qualifying person is a person of a description specified in the second column.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:colgroup><default:col style="width:43%"/><default:col style="width:57%"/></default:colgroup><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Description of person who made collective agreement</i></p></default:th><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Qualifying person</i></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Employer</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A person who is, or is seeking to be, an employee of that employer</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Organisation of employers</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A person who is, or is seeking to be, an employee of an employer who is a member of that organisation</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Association of organisations of employers</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A person who is, or is seeking to be, an employee of an employer who is a member of an organisation in that association</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-146-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In the case of a complaint about a rule of an undertaking, where the rule is one made by or on behalf of a person of a description specified in the first column of the table, a qualifying person is a person of a description specified in the second column.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:colgroup><default:col style="width:43%"/><default:col style="width:57%"/></default:colgroup><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Description of person who made rule of undertaking</i></p></default:th><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Qualifying person</i></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Employer</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A person who is, or is seeking to be, an employee of that employer</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Trade organisation or qualifications body</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A person who is, or is seeking to be, a member of the organisation or body</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td/><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A person upon whom the body has conferred a relevant qualification</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td/><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A person seeking conferment by the body of a relevant qualification</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-10-crossheading-supplementary"><heading><i>Supplementary</i></heading><section eId="section-147"><num>147</num><heading>Meaning of “qualifying <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b10e0dfa89c665ac88955776f9c5a25e-1457023393802" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b10e0dfa89c665ac88955776f9c5a25e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b10e0dfa89c665ac88955776f9c5a25e" class="commentary"/>settlement agreement</ins>”</heading><subsection eId="section-147-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A qualifying <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-00dd5bb8ee0fcf89f8f869e325227f06-1457024260784" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-00dd5bb8ee0fcf89f8f869e325227f06"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-00dd5bb8ee0fcf89f8f869e325227f06" class="commentary"/>settlement agreement</ins> is a contract in relation to which each of the conditions in subsection (3) is met.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Those conditions are that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the contract is in writing,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the contract relates to the particular complaint,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the complainant has, before entering into the contract, received advice from an independent adviser about its terms and effect (including, in particular, its effect on the complainant's ability to pursue the complaint before an employment tribunal),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>on the date of the giving of the advice, there is in force a contract of insurance, or an indemnity provided for members of a profession or professional body, covering the risk of a claim by the complainant in respect of loss arising from the advice,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the contract identifies the adviser, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the contract states that the conditions in paragraphs (c) and (d) are met.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Each of the following is an independent adviser—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a qualified lawyer;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an officer, official, employee or member of an independent trade union certified in writing by the trade union as competent to give advice and as authorised to do so on its behalf;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a worker at an advice centre (whether as an employee or a volunteer) certified in writing by the centre as competent to give advice and as authorised to do so on its behalf;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a person of such description as may be specified by order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Despite subsection (4), none of the following is an independent adviser <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p15027" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907491"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21907491" class="commentary"/>to the complainant</ins> in relation to a qualifying <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-00dd5bb8ee0fcf89f8f869e325227f06-1457024197198" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-00dd5bb8ee0fcf89f8f869e325227f06"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-00dd5bb8ee0fcf89f8f869e325227f06" class="commentary"/>settlement agreement</ins>—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p15037" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907511"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21907511" class="commentary"/>(other than the complainant)</ins> who is a party to the contract or the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person who is connected to a person within paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a person who is employed by a person within paragraph (a) or (b);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a person who is acting for a person within paragraph (a) or (b) in relation to the contract or the complaint;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a person within subsection (4)(b) or (c), if the trade union or advice centre is a person within paragraph (a) or (b);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a person within subsection (4)(c) to whom the complainant makes a payment for the advice.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A “qualified lawyer”, for the purposes of subsection (4)(a), is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England and Wales, a person who, for the purposes of the Legal Services Act 2007, is an authorised person in relation to an activity which constitutes the exercise of a right of audience or the conduct of litigation;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, an advocate (whether in practice as such or employed to give legal advice) or a solicitor who holds a practising certificate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-independent-trade-union" eId="term-independent-trade-union">Independent trade union</term>” has the meaning given in section 5 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Two persons are connected for the purposes of subsection (5) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-147-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>one is a company of which the other (directly or indirectly) has control, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-147-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>both are companies of which a third person (directly or indirectly) has control.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-147-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Two persons are also connected for the purposes of subsection (5) in so far as a connection between them gives rise to a conflict of interest in relation to the contract or the complaint.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-148"><num>148</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-148-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of this Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A reference to treatment of a description prohibited by this Act does not include treatment in so far as it is treatment that would contravene—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-148-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 (public sector duty regarding socio-economic inequalities), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Chapter 1 of Part 11 (public sector equality duty).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-group-insurance-arrangement" eId="term-group-insurance-arrangement">Group insurance arrangement</term>” means an arrangement between an employer and another person for the provision by that other person of facilities by way of insurance to the employer's employees (or a class of those employees).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-collective-agreement" eId="term-collective-agreement">Collective agreement</term>” has the meaning given in section 178 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A rule of an undertaking is a rule within subsection (6) or (7).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A rule within this subsection is a rule made by a trade organisation or a qualifications body for application to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>its members or prospective members,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons on whom it has conferred a relevant qualification, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>persons seeking conferment by it of a relevant qualification.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>A rule within this subsection is a rule made by an employer for application to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-148-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>employees,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons who apply for employment, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-148-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>persons the employer considers for employment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-148-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“Trade organisation”, “qualifications body” and “relevant qualification” each have the meaning given in Part 5 (work).</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" eId="part-11"><num><b>Part 11</b></num><heading>Advancement of equality</heading><chapter eId="part-11-chapter-1"><num>Chapter 1</num><heading>Public sector equality duty</heading><section eId="section-149"><num>149</num><heading>Public sector equality duty</heading><subsection eId="section-149-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A public authority must, in the exercise of its functions, have due regard to the need to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-149-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by or under this Act;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-149-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-149-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-149-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person who is not a public authority but who exercises public functions must, in the exercise of those functions, have due regard to the matters mentioned in subsection (1).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-149-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Having due regard to the need to advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it involves having due regard, in particular, to the need to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-149-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>remove or minimise disadvantages suffered by persons who share a relevant protected characteristic that are connected to that characteristic;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-149-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>take steps to meet the needs of persons who share a relevant protected characteristic that are different from the needs of persons who do not share it;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-149-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>encourage persons who share a relevant protected characteristic to participate in public life or in any other activity in which participation by such persons is disproportionately low.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-149-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The steps involved in meeting the needs of disabled persons that are different from the needs of persons who are not disabled include, in particular, steps to take account of disabled persons' disabilities.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-149-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Having due regard to the need to foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it involves having due regard, in particular, to the need to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-149-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>tackle prejudice, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-149-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>promote understanding.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-149-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Compliance with the duties in this section may involve treating some persons more favourably than others; but that is not to be taken as permitting conduct that would otherwise be prohibited by or under this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-149-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The relevant protected characteristics are—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>age;</p></item><item><p>disability;</p></item><item><p>gender reassignment;</p></item><item><p>pregnancy and maternity;</p></item><item><p>race;</p></item><item><p>religion or belief;</p></item><item><p>sex;</p></item><item><p>sexual orientation.</p></item></blockList></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-149-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>A reference to conduct that is prohibited by or under this Act includes a reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-149-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a breach of an equality clause or rule;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-149-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a breach of a non-discrimination rule.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-149-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Schedule 18 (exceptions) has effect.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-150"><num>150</num><heading>Public authorities and public functions</heading><subsection eId="section-150-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A public authority is a person who is specified in Schedule 19.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-150-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In that Schedule—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>Part 1 specifies public authorities generally;</p></item><item><p>Part 2 specifies relevant Welsh authorities;</p></item><item><p>Part 3 specifies relevant Scottish authorities.</p></item></blockList></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-150-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A public authority specified in Schedule 19 is subject to the duty imposed by section 149(1) in relation to the exercise of all of its functions unless subsection (4) applies.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-150-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A public authority specified in that Schedule in respect of certain specified functions is subject to that duty only in respect of the exercise of those functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-150-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A public function is a function that is a function of a public nature for the purposes of the Human Rights Act 1998.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-151"><num>151</num><heading>Power to specify public authorities</heading><subsection eId="section-151-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown may by order amend Part 1, 2 or 3 of Schedule 19.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-151-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by order amend Part 2 of Schedule 19.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-151-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Scottish Ministers may by order amend Part 3 of Schedule 19.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-151-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The power under subsection (1), (2) or (3) may not be exercised so as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-151-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>add an entry to Part 1 relating to a relevant Welsh or Scottish authority or a cross-border Welsh or Scottish authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-151-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>add an entry to Part 2 relating to a person who is not a relevant Welsh authority;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-151-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>add an entry to Part 3 relating to a person who is not a relevant Scottish authority.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-151-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown may by order amend Schedule 19 so as to make provision relating to a cross-border Welsh or Scottish authority.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-151-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>On the first exercise of the power under subsection (5) to add an entry relating to a cross-border Welsh or Scottish authority to Schedule 19, a Minister of the Crown must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-151-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>add a Part 4 to the Schedule for cross-border authorities, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-151-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>add the cross-border Welsh or Scottish authority to that Part.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-151-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Any subsequent exercise of the power under subsection (5) to add an entry relating to a cross-border Welsh or Scottish authority to Schedule 19 must add that entry to Part 4 of the Schedule.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-151-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>An order may not be made under this section so as to extend the application of section 149 unless the person making it considers that the extension relates to a person by whom a public function is exercisable.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-151-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>An order may not be made under this section so as to extend the application of section 149 to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-151-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the exercise of a function referred to in paragraph 3 of Schedule 18 (judicial functions, <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-151-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person listed in paragraph 4(2)(a) to (e) of that Schedule (Parliament, devolved legislatures and General Synod);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-151-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the exercise of a function listed in paragraph 4(3) of that Schedule (proceedings in Parliament or devolved legislatures).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-152"><num>152</num><heading>Power to specify public authorities: consultation <noteRef href="#key-312606b0ea0141981d3609db37bdeec5" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</heading><subsection eId="section-152-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Before making an order under a provision specified in the first column of the Table, a Minister of the Crown must consult the person or persons specified in the second column.</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:colgroup><default:col style="width:58%"/><default:col style="width:42%"/></default:colgroup><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Provision</i></p></default:th><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Consultees</i></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section 151(1)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Commission</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section 151(1), so far as relating to a relevant Welsh authority</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Welsh Ministers</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section 151(1), so far as relating to a relevant Scottish authority</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Scottish Ministers</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section 151(5)</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Commission</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section 151(5), so far as relating to a cross-border Welsh authority</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Welsh Ministers</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Section 151(5), so far as relating to a cross-border Scottish authority</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Scottish Ministers</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-152-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Before making an order under section 151(2), the Welsh Ministers must <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a614e1f7323b10f4add6694f24671fe9-1528728920191" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a614e1f7323b10f4add6694f24671fe9"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a614e1f7323b10f4add6694f24671fe9" class="commentary"/>consult the Commission, and after making such an order they must inform a Minister of the Crown.</ins> </p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-152-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Before making an order under section 151(3), the Scottish Ministers must <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-edf7931da445c6e686713afdde6857b1-1477465375423" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-edf7931da445c6e686713afdde6857b1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-edf7931da445c6e686713afdde6857b1" class="commentary"/>consult the Commission, and after making such an order they must inform a Minister of the Crown.</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-153"><num>153</num><heading>Power to impose specific duties</heading><subsection eId="section-153-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A Minister of the Crown may by regulations impose duties on a public authority specified in Part 1 of Schedule 19 for the purpose of enabling the better performance by the authority of the duty imposed by section 149(1).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-153-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The Welsh Ministers may by regulations impose duties on a public authority specified in Part 2 of Schedule 19 for that purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-153-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Scottish Ministers may by regulations impose duties on a public authority specified in Part 3 of Schedule 19 for that purpose.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-153-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under this section, the person making them must consult the Commission.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-154"><num>154</num><heading>Power to impose specific duties: cross-border authorities</heading><subsection eId="section-154-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If a Minister of the Crown exercises the power in section 151(5) to add an entry for a public authority to Part 4 of Schedule 19, the Minister must include after the entry a letter specified in the first column of the Table in subsection (3).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-154-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Where a letter specified in the first column of the Table in subsection (3) is included after an entry for a public authority in Part 4 of Schedule 19, the person specified in the second column of the Table—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-154-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may by regulations impose duties on the authority for the purpose of enabling the better performance by the authority of the duty imposed by section 149(1), subject to such limitations as are specified in that column;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-154-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>must in making the regulations comply with the procedural requirement specified in that column.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-154-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>This is the Table—</p><tblock class="table" ukl:Orientation="portrait"><foreign><default:table xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><default:colgroup><default:col style="width:21%"/><default:col style="width:79%"/></default:colgroup><default:tbody><default:tr><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Letter</i></p></default:th><default:th><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><i>Person by whom regulations may be made and procedural requirements</i></p></default:th></default:tr><default:tr><default:td rowspan="4"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">A</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Regulations may be made by a Minister of the Crown in relation to the authority's functions that are not devolved Welsh functions.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Minister of the Crown must consult the Welsh Ministers before making the regulations.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Regulations may be made by the Welsh Ministers in relation to the authority's devolved Welsh functions.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-fa472b2ff481044a4661260af1946e6f-1528729043480" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fa472b2ff481044a4661260af1946e6f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-fa472b2ff481044a4661260af1946e6f" class="commentary"/>The Welsh Ministers must inform a Minister of the Crown after</ins> making the regulations.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td rowspan="4"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">B</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Regulations may be made by a Minister of the Crown in relation to the authority's functions that are not devolved Scottish functions.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Minister of the Crown must consult the Scottish Ministers before making the regulations.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Regulations may be made by the Scottish Ministers in relation to the authority's devolved Scottish functions.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f90e41bf41309a747a0829875023295a-1477470178241" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f90e41bf41309a747a0829875023295a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f90e41bf41309a747a0829875023295a" class="commentary"/>The Scottish Ministers must inform a Minister of the Crown after</ins> making the regulations.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td rowspan="6"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">C</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Regulations may be made by a Minister of the Crown in relation to the authority's functions that are neither devolved Welsh functions nor devolved Scottish functions.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Minister of the Crown must consult the Welsh Ministers and the Scottish Ministers before making the regulations.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Regulations may be made by the Welsh Ministers in relation to the authority's devolved Welsh functions.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-fa472b2ff481044a4661260af1946e6f-1528911240414" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fa472b2ff481044a4661260af1946e6f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-fa472b2ff481044a4661260af1946e6f" class="commentary"/>The Welsh Ministers must inform a Minister of the Crown after</ins> making the regulations.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">Regulations may be made by the Scottish Ministers in relation to the authority's devolved Scottish functions.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f90e41bf41309a747a0829875023295a-1477470203241" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f90e41bf41309a747a0829875023295a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f90e41bf41309a747a0829875023295a" class="commentary"/>The Scottish Ministers must inform a Minister of the Crown after</ins> making the regulations.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td rowspan="2"><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">D</p></default:td><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The regulations may be made by a Minister of the Crown.</p></default:td></default:tr><default:tr><default:td><p xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0">The Minister of the Crown must consult the Welsh Ministers before making the regulations.</p></default:td></default:tr></default:tbody></default:table></foreign></tblock></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-154-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Before making regulations under subsection (2), the person making them must consult the Commission.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-155"><num>155</num><heading>Power to impose specific duties: supplementary</heading><subsection eId="section-155-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Regulations under section 153 or 154 may require a public authority to consider such matters as may be specified from time to time by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-155-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Minister of the Crown, where the regulations are made by a Minister of the Crown;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-155-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, where the regulations are made by the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-155-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers, where the regulations are made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-155-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations under section 153 or 154 may impose duties on a public authority that is a contracting authority within the meaning of the <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9c0eade4ca39f46368c536cc46bb9600-1740481949228" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9c0eade4ca39f46368c536cc46bb9600"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9c0eade4ca39f46368c536cc46bb9600" class="commentary"/>public procurement legislation</ins> in connection with its public procurement functions.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-155-3"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f" class="commentary"/>(3)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">In this section—</ins></p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-concession-contract"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">concession contract</ins></term><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">” has the same meaning as in the Procurement Act 2023 (see section 8 of that Act);</ins></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-covered-procurement"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">covered procurement</ins></term><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">” has the same meaning as in the Procurement Act 2023 (see section 1 of that Act);</ins></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-defence-and-security-contract"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">defence and security contract</ins></term><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">” has the same meaning as in the Procurement Act 2023 (see section 7 of that Act);</ins></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-devolved-scottish-authority"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">devolved Scottish authority</ins></term><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">” has the same meaning as in the Procurement Act 2023 (see section 2 of that Act);</ins></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-public-procurement-functions"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">public procurement functions</ins></term><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">” means—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">functions related to covered procurement, other than the procurement of a utilities contract, defence and security contract or concession contract, the exercise of which is regulated by the Procurement Act 2023, as amended from time to time, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">functions the exercise of which is regulated by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (</ins><ref eId="c00001" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/ssi/2015/446"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">S.S.I. 2015/446</ins></ref><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">), as amended from time to time;</ins></p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-public-procurement-legislation"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">public procurement legislation</ins></term><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">” means the Procurement Act 2023 or, in respect of a public authority that is a devolved Scottish authority, the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, as amended from time to time;</ins></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-utilities-contract"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">utilities contract</ins></term><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f-1740481913862" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7f144b1a553fcac1210b8017345f241f">” has the same meaning as in the Procurement Act 2023 (see section 6 of that Act).</ins></p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-155-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Subsections (1) and (2) do not affect the generality of section 153 or 154(2)(a).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-155-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>A duty imposed on a public authority under section 153 or 154 may be modified or removed by regulations made by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-155-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Minister of the Crown, where the original duty was imposed by regulations made by a Minister of the Crown;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-155-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, where the original duty was imposed by regulations made by the Welsh Ministers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-155-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers, where the original duty was imposed by regulations made by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-156"><num>156</num><heading>Enforcement</heading><content><p>A failure in respect of a performance of a duty imposed by or under this Chapter does not confer a cause of action at private law.</p></content></section><section eId="section-157"><num>157</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-157-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of this Chapter.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-157-2"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-21e3c9da407ee77da9e8004a1b4f433d-1528729105596" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-21e3c9da407ee77da9e8004a1b4f433d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-21e3c9da407ee77da9e8004a1b4f433d" class="commentary"/>(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-21e3c9da407ee77da9e8004a1b4f433d-1528729105596" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-21e3c9da407ee77da9e8004a1b4f433d">A relevant Welsh authority is a devolved Welsh authority (within the meaning given by section 157A of the Government of Wales Act 2006) other than the Assembly Commission.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-157-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A cross-border Welsh authority is a person other than a relevant Welsh authority (or the Assembly Commission) who has any function that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-157-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is exercisable in or as regards Wales, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-157-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>is a devolved Welsh function.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-157-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The Assembly Commission has the same meaning as in the Government of Wales Act 2006.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-157-5"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-5db98e1cdef1428e2a60c7d0b4cde238-1528729121283" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5db98e1cdef1428e2a60c7d0b4cde238"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-5db98e1cdef1428e2a60c7d0b4cde238" class="commentary"/>(5)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-5db98e1cdef1428e2a60c7d0b4cde238-1528729121283" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5db98e1cdef1428e2a60c7d0b4cde238">A function is a devolved Welsh function if—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-157-5-a"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-5db98e1cdef1428e2a60c7d0b4cde238-1528729121283" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5db98e1cdef1428e2a60c7d0b4cde238">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-5db98e1cdef1428e2a60c7d0b4cde238-1528729121283" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5db98e1cdef1428e2a60c7d0b4cde238">it relates to a matter in respect of which functions are exercisable by the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister for Wales or the Counsel General to the Welsh Government, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-157-5-b"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-5db98e1cdef1428e2a60c7d0b4cde238-1528729121283" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5db98e1cdef1428e2a60c7d0b4cde238">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-5db98e1cdef1428e2a60c7d0b4cde238-1528729121283" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-5db98e1cdef1428e2a60c7d0b4cde238">provision conferring the function would be within the legislative competence of the National Assembly for Wales.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-157-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>A relevant Scottish authority is a public body, public office or holder of a public office—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-157-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>which is not a cross-border Scottish authority or the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-157-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whose functions are exercisable only in or as regards Scotland, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-157-6-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>at least some of whose functions do not relate to reserved matters.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-157-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A cross-border Scottish authority is a cross-border public authority within the meaning given by section 88(5) of the Scotland Act 1998.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-157-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>A function is a devolved Scottish function if it—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-157-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>is exercisable in or as regards Scotland, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-157-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>does not relate to reserved matters.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-157-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>Reserved matters has the same meaning as in the Scotland Act 1998.</p></content></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-11-chapter-2"><num>Chapter 2</num><heading>Positive action</heading><section eId="section-158"><num>158</num><heading>Positive action: general</heading><subsection eId="section-158-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies if a person (P) reasonably thinks that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-158-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>persons who share a protected characteristic suffer a disadvantage connected to the characteristic,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-158-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>persons who share a protected characteristic have needs that are different from the needs of persons who do not share it, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-158-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>participation in an activity by persons who share a protected characteristic is disproportionately low.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-158-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>This Act does not prohibit P from taking any action which is a proportionate means of achieving the aim of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-158-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>enabling or encouraging persons who share the protected characteristic to overcome or minimise that disadvantage,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-158-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>meeting those needs, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-158-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>enabling or encouraging persons who share the protected characteristic to participate in that activity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-158-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations may specify action, or descriptions of action, to which subsection (2) does not apply.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-158-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>This section does not apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-158-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>action within section 159(3), or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-158-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>anything that is permitted by virtue of section 104.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-158-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>If section 104(7) is repealed by virtue of section 105, this section will not apply to anything that would have been so permitted but for the repeal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-158-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>This section does not enable P to do anything that is prohibited by or under an enactment other than this Act.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-159"><num>159</num><heading>Positive action: recruitment and promotion</heading><subsection eId="section-159-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies if a person (P) reasonably thinks that—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-159-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>persons who share a protected characteristic suffer a disadvantage connected to the characteristic, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-159-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>participation in an activity by persons who share a protected characteristic is disproportionately low.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-159-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Part 5 (work) does not prohibit P from taking action within subsection (3) with the aim of enabling or encouraging persons who share the protected characteristic to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-159-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>overcome or minimise that disadvantage, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-159-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>participate in that activity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-159-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>That action is treating a person (A) more favourably in connection with recruitment or promotion than another person (B) because A has the protected characteristic but B does not.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-159-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>But subsection (2) applies only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-159-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>A is as qualified as B to be recruited or promoted,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-159-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>P does not have a policy of treating persons who share the protected characteristic more favourably in connection with recruitment or promotion than persons who do not share it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-159-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>taking the action in question is a proportionate means of achieving the aim referred to in subsection (2).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-159-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-recruitment" eId="term-recruitment">Recruitment</term>” means a process for deciding whether to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-159-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>offer employment to a person,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-159-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make contract work available to a contract worker,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-159-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>offer a person a position as a partner in a firm or proposed firm,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-159-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>offer a person a position as a member of an <abbr class="acronym" title="Limited Liability Partnership">LLP</abbr> or proposed <abbr class="acronym" title="Limited Liability Partnership">LLP</abbr>,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-159-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>offer a person a pupillage or tenancy in barristers' chambers,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-159-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>take a person as an advocate's devil or offer a person membership of an advocate's stable,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-159-5-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>offer a person an appointment to a personal office,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-159-5-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>offer a person an appointment to a public office, recommend a person for such an appointment or approve a person's appointment to a public office, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-159-5-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>offer a person a service for finding employment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-159-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>This section does not enable P to do anything that is prohibited by or under an enactment other than this Act.</p></content></subsection></section></chapter></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-12"><num><b>Part 12</b></num><heading>Disabled persons: transport</heading><chapter eId="part-12-chapter-1"><num>Chapter 1</num><heading>Taxis, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><section eId="section-160"><num>160</num><heading>Taxi accessibility regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-160-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations (in this Chapter referred to as “<term refersTo="#term-taxi-accessibility-regulations" eId="term-taxi-accessibility-regulations">taxi accessibility regulations</term>”) for securing that it is possible for disabled persons—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-160-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to get into and out of taxis in safety;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-160-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to do so while in wheelchairs;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-160-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to travel in taxis in safety and reasonable comfort;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-160-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to do so while in wheelchairs.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-160-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may, in particular, require a regulated taxi to conform with provision as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-160-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the size of a door opening for the use of passengers;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-160-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the floor area of the passenger compartment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-160-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the amount of headroom in the passenger compartment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-160-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the fitting of restraining devices designed to ensure the stability of a wheelchair while the taxi is moving.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-160-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may also—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-160-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>require the driver of a regulated taxi which is plying for hire, or which has been hired, to comply with provisions as to the carrying of ramps or other devices designed to facilitate the loading and unloading of wheelchairs;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-160-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>require the driver of a regulated taxi in which a disabled person is being carried while in a wheelchair to comply with provisions as to the position in which the wheelchair is to be secured.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-160-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The driver of a regulated taxi which is plying for hire or has been hired commits an offence—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-160-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by failing to comply with a requirement of the regulations, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-160-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the taxi fails to conform with any provision of the regulations with which it is required to conform.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-160-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-160-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>“passenger compartment” has such meaning as is specified in taxi accessibility regulations;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-regulated-taxi" eId="term-regulated-taxi">regulated taxi</term>” means a taxi to which taxi accessibility regulations are expressed to apply.</p></item></blockList></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-161"><num>161</num><heading>Control of numbers of licensed taxis: exception</heading><subsection eId="section-161-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-161-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an application for a licence in respect of a vehicle is made under section 37 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-161-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>it is possible for a disabled person—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-161-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>to get into and out of the vehicle in safety,</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-161-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>to travel in the vehicle in safety and reasonable comfort, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-161-1-b-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content><p>to do the things mentioned in sub-paragraphs (i) and (ii) while in a wheelchair of a size prescribed by the Secretary of State, and</p></content></level></level><level class="para1" eId="section-161-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the proportion of taxis licensed in respect of the area to which the licence would (if granted) apply that conform to the requirement in paragraph (b) is less than the proportion that is prescribed by the Secretary of State.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Section 16 of the Transport Act 1985 (which modifies the provisions of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 about hackney carriages to allow a licence to ply for hire to be refused in order to limit the number of licensed carriages) does not apply in relation to the vehicle; and those provisions of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 are to have effect subject to this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-161-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 16 of the Transport Act 1985, after “shall” insert <quotedText>“ (subject to section 161 of the Equality Act 2010) ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-162"><num>162</num><heading>Designated transport facilities</heading><subsection eId="section-162-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The appropriate authority may by regulations provide for the application of any taxi provision (with or without modification) to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-162-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>vehicles used for the provision of services under a franchise agreement, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-162-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>drivers of such vehicles.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-162-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A franchise agreement is a contract entered into by the operator of a designated transport facility for the provision, by the other party to the contract, of hire car services—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-162-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>for members of the public using any part of the facility, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-162-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>which involve vehicles entering any part of the facility.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-162-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-appropriate-authority" eId="term-appropriate-authority">appropriate authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to transport facilities in England and Wales, the Secretary of State;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to transport facilities in Scotland, the Scottish Ministers;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-designated" eId="term-designated">designated</term>” means designated by order made by the appropriate authority;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“hire car” has such meaning as is prescribed by the appropriate authority;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-operator" eId="term-operator">operator</term>”, in relation to a transport facility, means a person who is concerned with the management or operation of the facility;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-taxi-provision" eId="term-taxi-provision">taxi provision</term>” means a provision of—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>this Chapter, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations made in pursuance of section 20(2A) of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>which applies in relation to taxis or drivers of taxis;</p></wrapUp></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-transport-facility" eId="term-transport-facility">transport facility</term>” means premises which form part of a port, airport, railway station or bus station.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-162-4"><num><noteRef href="#key-c8dbc442116d9b17c224e129dcb2306a" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(4)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-163"><num>163</num><heading>Taxi licence conditional on compliance with taxi accessibility regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-163-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A licence for a taxi to ply for hire must not be granted unless the vehicle conforms with the provisions of taxi accessibility regulations with which a vehicle is required to conform if it is licensed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-163-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Subsection (1) does not apply if a licence is in force in relation to the vehicle at any time during the period of 28 days immediately before the day on which the licence is granted.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-163-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by order provide for subsection (2) to cease to have effect on a specified date.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-163-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The power under subsection (3) may be exercised differently for different areas or localities.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-164"><num>164</num><heading>Exemption from taxi accessibility regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-164-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for a relevant licensing authority to apply for an order (an “exemption order”) exempting the authority from the requirements of section 163.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-164-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations under subsection (1) may, in particular, make provision requiring an authority proposing to apply for an exemption order—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to carry out such consultation as is specified;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to publish its proposals in the specified manner;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>before applying for the order, to consider representations made about the proposal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to make the application in the specified form.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>In this subsection “<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">specified</term>” means specified in the regulations.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-164-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An authority may apply for an exemption order only if it is satisfied—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>that, having regard to the circumstances in its area, it is inappropriate for section 163 to apply, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>that the application of that section would result in an unacceptable reduction in the number of taxis in its area.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-164-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>After consulting the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee and such other persons as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate, the Secretary of State may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make an exemption order in the terms of the application for the order;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make an exemption order in such other terms as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>refuse to make an exemption order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-164-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision requiring a taxi plying for hire in an area in respect of which an exemption order is in force to conform with provisions of the regulations as to the fitting and use of swivel seats.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-164-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Regulations under subsection (5) may make provision corresponding to section 163.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-164-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-licensing-authority" eId="term-relevant-licensing-authority">relevant licensing authority</term>” means an authority responsible for licensing taxis in any area of England and Wales other than the area to which the Metropolitan Public Carriage Act 1869 applies;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“swivel seats” has such meaning as is specified in regulations under subsection (5).</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-164A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569" class="commentary"/>164A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">Disabled passengers: duties of drivers</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-164A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(1)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">This section imposes duties on the driver of a taxi or private hire vehicle which has been hired—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-1-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">by or for a disabled person, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-1-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">by another person who wishes to be accompanied by a disabled person.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-164A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(2)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">This section also imposes duties on the driver of a taxi or private hire vehicle if—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-2-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">the vehicle is being used to provide a local service (within the meaning of section 2 of the Transport Act 1985), and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-2-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">a person within subsection (1)(a) or (b) has indicated to the driver that the person wishes to travel on the service.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-164A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(3)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">But this section does not impose duties on a driver in a case in which—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-3-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">the taxi or private hire vehicle is designated, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-3-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">the disabled person is in a wheelchair.</ins></p></content></level><wrapUp><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">For provision that applies in such a case, see section 165.</ins></p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-164A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">For the purposes of this section—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">a taxi or private hire vehicle is “designated” if it appears on a list maintained under section 167;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-the-passenger"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">the passenger</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">” means the disabled person concerned.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-164A-5"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(5)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">The duties are—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-5-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">to carry the passenger;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-5-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">if the passenger is in or has with them a wheelchair, to carry the wheelchair;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-5-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">if the passenger has with them any mobility aids, to carry the mobility aids;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-5-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">to take such steps as are reasonable to ensure that the passenger is carried in safety and reasonable comfort;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-5-e"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(e)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">to give the passenger such mobility assistance as is reasonably required;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-5-f"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(f)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">not to make, or propose to make, any additional charge for complying with a duty mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e).</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-164A-6"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(6)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">For the purposes of this section “</ins><term refersTo="#term-mobility-aids"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">mobility aids</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">” means any item the passenger uses to assist with their mobility but does not include—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-6-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">a wheelchair, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-6-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">an assistance dog (sections 168 and 170 make provision about the carrying of assistance dogs).</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-164A-7"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(7)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">For the purposes of this section “</ins><term refersTo="#term-mobility-assistance"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">mobility assistance</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">” means assistance—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-7-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">to enable the passenger to get into or out of the vehicle;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-7-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">to load the passenger’s luggage, wheelchair or mobility aids into or out of the vehicle.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-164A-8"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(8)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">This section does not require the driver—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-8-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">unless the vehicle is of a description prescribed by the Secretary of State, to carry more than one wheelchair on any one journey;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-8-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">to carry a person in circumstances in which it would otherwise be lawful for the driver to refuse to carry the person.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-164A-9"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(9)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">The driver of a taxi or private hire vehicle commits an offence by failing to comply with a duty imposed on the driver by this section.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-164A-10"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(10)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">A person guilty of an offence under subsection (9) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-164A-11"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(11)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (9) in relation to the duty mentioned in subsection (5)(a) or (d) to show that at the time of the alleged offence the person could not reasonably have known that the passenger was disabled.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-164A-12"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(12)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (9) in relation to the duty mentioned in subsection (5)(b) or (c) to show that at the time of the alleged offence—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-12-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">it would not have been possible for the wheelchair or mobility aids to be carried safely in the vehicle, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-164A-12-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">it would not otherwise have been reasonable in all the circumstances for the wheelchair or mobility aids to be carried in the vehicle.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-164A-13"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">(13)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569-1656425542123" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-75ab8da5558a73938a597443fdbcf569">It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (9) in relation to the duty mentioned in subsection (5)(e) to show that at the time of the alleged offence the person could not reasonably have known that the passenger required mobility assistance of the type required by the passenger.</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-165"><num>165</num><heading><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e9ebd7c2ff0903975dfcde2ed95f4b9d-1656429233263" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e9ebd7c2ff0903975dfcde2ed95f4b9d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e9ebd7c2ff0903975dfcde2ed95f4b9d" class="commentary"/>Disabled passengers in wheelchairs: duties of drivers of designated vehicles</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-165-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section imposes duties on the driver of a designated taxi <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-ace94417ccbcbb489aaa4bc957f7f872-1656480043742" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ace94417ccbcbb489aaa4bc957f7f872"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-ace94417ccbcbb489aaa4bc957f7f872" class="commentary"/>or designated private hire vehicle</ins> which has been hired—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by or for a disabled person who is in a wheelchair, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by another person who wishes to be accompanied by a disabled person who is in a wheelchair.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-165-2"><num><noteRef href="#key-a2254a18d275bbe94ef9d98cecc6f264" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(2)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-165-2A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-bd2df9f247ae220c1f5ffbb3e92a1e39-1656429521571" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bd2df9f247ae220c1f5ffbb3e92a1e39"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-bd2df9f247ae220c1f5ffbb3e92a1e39" class="commentary"/>(2A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bd2df9f247ae220c1f5ffbb3e92a1e39-1656429521571" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bd2df9f247ae220c1f5ffbb3e92a1e39">This section also imposes duties on the driver of a designated taxi or designated private hire vehicle if—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165-2A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bd2df9f247ae220c1f5ffbb3e92a1e39-1656429521571" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bd2df9f247ae220c1f5ffbb3e92a1e39">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bd2df9f247ae220c1f5ffbb3e92a1e39-1656429521571" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bd2df9f247ae220c1f5ffbb3e92a1e39">the vehicle is being used to provide a local service (within the meaning of section 2 of the Transport Act 1985), and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-2A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-bd2df9f247ae220c1f5ffbb3e92a1e39-1656429521571" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bd2df9f247ae220c1f5ffbb3e92a1e39">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-bd2df9f247ae220c1f5ffbb3e92a1e39-1656429521571" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-bd2df9f247ae220c1f5ffbb3e92a1e39">a person within subsection (1)(a) or (b) has indicated to the driver that the person wishes to travel on the service.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-165-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of this section—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a taxi or private hire vehicle is “designated” if it appears on a list maintained under section 167;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-passenger" eId="term-the-passenger">the passenger</term>” means the disabled person concerned.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-165-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The duties are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to carry the passenger while in the wheelchair;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-4-b"><num><noteRef href="#key-ed3466c3f8539077290f12cbfe7e6ddf" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(b)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>if the passenger chooses to sit in a passenger seat, to carry the wheelchair;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-4-ca"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-3f105550d2059ab55e090102c4368fda-1656480288434" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3f105550d2059ab55e090102c4368fda"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3f105550d2059ab55e090102c4368fda" class="commentary"/>(ca)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3f105550d2059ab55e090102c4368fda-1656480288434" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3f105550d2059ab55e090102c4368fda">if the passenger has with them any mobility aids, to carry the mobility aids;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-4-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to take such steps as are necessary to ensure that the passenger is carried in safety and reasonable comfort;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-4-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>to give the passenger such mobility assistance as is reasonably required.</p></content></level></subsection><level class="para1" eId="section-165-f"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-3e32002221203edafd046f0ae708ef3b-1656480351708" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3e32002221203edafd046f0ae708ef3b"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3e32002221203edafd046f0ae708ef3b" class="commentary"/>(f)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3e32002221203edafd046f0ae708ef3b-1656480351708" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3e32002221203edafd046f0ae708ef3b">not to make, or propose to make, any additional charge for complying with a duty mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e).</ins></p></content></level><subsection eId="section-165-4A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590-1656429589025" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590" class="commentary"/>(4A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590-1656429589025" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590">For the purposes of this section “</ins><term refersTo="#term-mobility-aids"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590-1656429589025" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590">mobility aids</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590-1656429589025" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590">” means any item the passenger uses to assist with their mobility but does not include—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165-4A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590-1656429589025" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590-1656429589025" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590">a wheelchair, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-4A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590-1656429589025" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590-1656429589025" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-785741f4fbe8e84d19539a34d5448590">an assistance dog (sections 168 and 170 make provision about the carrying of assistance dogs).</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-165-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p> <ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-70a73a701bb353ebb2a92134909e0019-1656480595711" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-70a73a701bb353ebb2a92134909e0019"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-70a73a701bb353ebb2a92134909e0019" class="commentary"/>For the purposes of this section “</ins><term refersTo="#term-mobility-assistance" eId="term-mobility-assistance"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-70a73a701bb353ebb2a92134909e0019-1656480595711" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-70a73a701bb353ebb2a92134909e0019">mobility assistance</ins></term><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-70a73a701bb353ebb2a92134909e0019-1656480595711" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-70a73a701bb353ebb2a92134909e0019">” means</ins> assistance—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to enable the passenger to get into or out of the vehicle;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the passenger wishes to remain in the wheelchair, to enable the passenger to get into and out of the vehicle while in the wheelchair;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to load the passenger's luggage <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-e4ccd72b23e18592f748deb949eef273-1656480731613" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-e4ccd72b23e18592f748deb949eef273"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-e4ccd72b23e18592f748deb949eef273" class="commentary"/>or mobility aids</ins> into or out of the vehicle;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>if the passenger does not wish to remain in the wheelchair, to load the wheelchair into or out of the vehicle.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-165-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>This section does not require the driver—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>unless the vehicle is of a description prescribed by the Secretary of State, to carry more than one person in a wheelchair, or more than one wheelchair, on any one journey;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to carry a person in circumstances in which it would otherwise be lawful for the driver to refuse to carry the person.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-165-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A driver of a designated taxi or designated private hire vehicle commits an offence by failing to comply with a duty imposed on the driver by this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-165-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (7) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-165-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>It is a defence for a person charged with <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-dae75be5bd851496aeb824fc269849ad-1656480831575" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-dae75be5bd851496aeb824fc269849ad"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-dae75be5bd851496aeb824fc269849ad" class="commentary"/>an offence under subsection (7) in relation to the duty mentioned in subsection (4)(a) or (c)</ins> to show that at the time of the alleged offence—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the vehicle conformed to the accessibility requirements which applied to it, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it would not have been possible for the wheelchair to be carried safely in the vehicle.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-165-9A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-04afd4cf5f957919576b7c884cb3fa39-1656429711106" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-04afd4cf5f957919576b7c884cb3fa39"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-04afd4cf5f957919576b7c884cb3fa39" class="commentary"/>(9A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-04afd4cf5f957919576b7c884cb3fa39-1656429711106" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-04afd4cf5f957919576b7c884cb3fa39">It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (7) in relation to the duty mentioned in subsection (4)(ca) to show that at the time of the alleged offence—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165-9A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-04afd4cf5f957919576b7c884cb3fa39-1656429711106" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-04afd4cf5f957919576b7c884cb3fa39">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-04afd4cf5f957919576b7c884cb3fa39-1656429711106" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-04afd4cf5f957919576b7c884cb3fa39">it would not have been possible for the mobility aids to be carried safely in the vehicle, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165-9A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-04afd4cf5f957919576b7c884cb3fa39-1656429711106" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-04afd4cf5f957919576b7c884cb3fa39">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-04afd4cf5f957919576b7c884cb3fa39-1656429711106" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-04afd4cf5f957919576b7c884cb3fa39">it would not otherwise have been reasonable in all the circumstances for the mobility aids to be carried in the vehicle.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-165-10"><num><noteRef href="#key-1da2ec9138a0101ce6a0a03b6814b86b" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(10)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-165A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2" class="commentary"/>165A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">Disabled passengers: assistance to identify and find vehicle</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-165A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">This section imposes duties on the driver of a private hire vehicle or pre-booked taxi where the following two conditions are met.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-165A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">(2)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">The first condition is that the private hire vehicle or pre-booked taxi has been hired—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165A-2-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">by or for a disabled person, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165A-2-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">by another person who wishes to be accompanied by a disabled person.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-165A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">(3)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">The second condition is that the driver of the private hire vehicle or pre-booked taxi has been made aware before the start of the passenger’s journey in the vehicle that the passenger requires assistance to identify or find that vehicle.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-165A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">For the purposes of this section—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165A-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">a taxi is “pre-booked” if it has been hired otherwise than as a result of plying or standing for hire;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165A-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-the-passenger"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">the passenger</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">” means the disabled person concerned.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-165A-5"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">(5)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">The duties are—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-165A-5-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">to take such steps as are reasonable to assist the passenger to identify and find the vehicle which has been hired;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-165A-5-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">not to make, or propose to make, any additional charge for complying with the duty mentioned in paragraph (a).</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-165A-6"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">(6)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">The driver of a private hire vehicle or pre-booked taxi commits an offence by failing to comply with a duty imposed on the driver by this section.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-165A-7"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">(7)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2-1656425695783" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a72dafc6f97556a0f8584c8704e13cf2">A person guilty of an offence under subsection (6) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-166"><num>166</num><heading><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b4c8dbf32d2cf9b811fb0ed37a0140c5-1656481339394" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b4c8dbf32d2cf9b811fb0ed37a0140c5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b4c8dbf32d2cf9b811fb0ed37a0140c5" class="commentary"/>Disabled passengers</ins>: exemption certificates</heading><subsection eId="section-166-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A licensing authority must issue a person with a certificate exempting the person from the <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-2f6196da12160a2ac99dc337299fe0e6-1656481482826" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-2f6196da12160a2ac99dc337299fe0e6"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-2f6196da12160a2ac99dc337299fe0e6" class="commentary"/>mobility assistance duties</ins> (an “exemption certificate”) if satisfied that it is appropriate to do so—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-166-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on medical grounds, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-166-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on the ground that the person's physical condition makes it impossible or unreasonably difficult for the person to comply with those duties.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-166-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>An exemption certificate is valid for such period as is specified in the certificate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-166-2A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352-1656481382910" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352" class="commentary"/>(2A)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352-1656481382910" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352">For the purposes of this section “</ins><term refersTo="#term-the-mobility-assistance-duties"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352-1656481382910" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352">the mobility assistance duties</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352-1656481382910" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352">” means—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-166-2A-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352-1656481382910" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352-1656481382910" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352">the duty mentioned in section 164A(5)(e), and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-166-2A-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352-1656481382910" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352-1656481382910" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-8e89ebcd0bca92dc7d79613d8f2e1352">the duty mentioned in section 165(4)(e).</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-166-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The driver of a <noteRef href="#key-8100164a9ced4b78fbd414b9ca02b502" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>... taxi is exempt from the <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f203c344c36e98cb159b56f7317435ed-1656482204364" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f203c344c36e98cb159b56f7317435ed"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f203c344c36e98cb159b56f7317435ed" class="commentary"/>mobility assistance duties</ins> if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-166-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an exemption certificate issued to the driver is in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-166-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the prescribed notice of the exemption is exhibited on the taxi in the prescribed manner.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-166-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The driver of a <noteRef href="#key-1b59189d425b067f76f3eb78a39e274b" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>... private hire vehicle is exempt from the <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3d3e1c16db275cac362530d261f75831-1656482432646" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3d3e1c16db275cac362530d261f75831"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3d3e1c16db275cac362530d261f75831" class="commentary"/>mobility assistance duties</ins> if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-166-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an exemption certificate issued to the driver is in force, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-166-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the prescribed notice of the exemption is exhibited on the vehicle in the prescribed manner.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-166-5"><num><noteRef href="#key-50decfde63979b41f0b1bd93721a4e28" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(5)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-166-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section and section 167 “<term refersTo="#term-licensing-authority" eId="term-licensing-authority">licensing authority</term>”, in relation to any area, means the authority responsible for licensing taxis or, as the case may be, private hire vehicles in that area.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-167"><num>167</num><heading>Lists of wheelchair-accessible vehicles</heading><subsection eId="section-167-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>For the purposes of section 165, a licensing authority <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f40ce4238d54938e21261d2ec65410f5-1656482954609" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f40ce4238d54938e21261d2ec65410f5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f40ce4238d54938e21261d2ec65410f5" class="commentary"/>must</ins> maintain <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-9809c074150c52ce322df696736f0217-1656483000282" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-9809c074150c52ce322df696736f0217"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-9809c074150c52ce322df696736f0217" class="commentary"/>and publish</ins> a list of vehicles falling within subsection (2).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-167-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A vehicle falls within this subsection if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-167-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it is either a taxi or a private hire vehicle, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-167-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it conforms to such accessibility requirements as the licensing authority thinks fit.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-167-3"><num><noteRef href="#key-d5b4e34f6aa8f5afa74035e347017865" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(3)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-167-4"><num><noteRef href="#key-faac6ec88370104f6101c6daab85dd42" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(4)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-167-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>“Accessibility requirements” are requirements for securing that it is possible for disabled persons in wheelchairs—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-167-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to get into and out of vehicles in safety, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-167-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to travel in vehicles in safety and reasonable comfort,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>either staying in their wheelchairs or not (depending on which they prefer).</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-167-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to licensing authorities as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-167-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the accessibility requirements which they should apply for the purposes of this section;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-167-6-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-7ac1d22ceb053f8fcabe6aca0762e804-1656483151581" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7ac1d22ceb053f8fcabe6aca0762e804"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7ac1d22ceb053f8fcabe6aca0762e804" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7ac1d22ceb053f8fcabe6aca0762e804-1656483151581" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7ac1d22ceb053f8fcabe6aca0762e804">how a list under subsection (1) is to be maintained and published;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-167-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any other aspect of their functions under or by virtue of this section.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-167-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A licensing authority <noteRef href="#key-d536aa9ffb9dfb58bf4b81308778f4e8" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>... must have regard to any guidance issued under subsection (6).</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-167A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce" class="commentary"/>167A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">Disabled passengers: duties of operators of private hire vehicles</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-167A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">(1)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">The operator of a private hire vehicle commits an offence by failing or refusing to accept a booking for the vehicle if—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-167A-1-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">the booking is requested by or on behalf of a disabled person or a person who wishes to be accompanied by a disabled person, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-167A-1-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">the reason for the failure or refusal is—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-167A-1-b-i"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">that the passenger has a disability, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-167A-1-b-ii"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">to prevent the driver of the private hire vehicle being made subject to a duty which would otherwise be imposed on the driver by section 164A, 165 or 165A.</ins></p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-167A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">The operator of a private hire vehicle commits an offence by making, or proposing to make, an additional charge for the carrying out of any duty imposed on the driver of the private hire vehicle under section 164A, 165 or 165A.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-167A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">(3)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">A person guilty of an offence under subsection (1) or (2) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-167A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">(4)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under subsection (1) to show that it was reasonable not to have accepted the booking due to a lack of suitable vehicles.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-167A-5"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">(5)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">In this section “</ins><term refersTo="#term-the-passenger"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">the passenger</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce-1656426381354" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-da60c3529df3b83efdf1861443df76ce">” means the disabled person concerned.</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-168"><num>168</num><heading>Assistance dogs in taxis</heading><subsection eId="section-168-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section imposes duties on the driver of a taxi which has been hired—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-168-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by or for a disabled person who is accompanied by an assistance dog, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-168-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by another person who wishes to be accompanied by a disabled person with an assistance dog.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-168-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The driver must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-168-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>carry the disabled person's dog and allow it to remain with that person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-168-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>not make <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4b325d9ea212d86dec575e55f678bc1f-1656483691592" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4b325d9ea212d86dec575e55f678bc1f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4b325d9ea212d86dec575e55f678bc1f" class="commentary"/>, or propose to make,</ins> any additional charge for doing so.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-168-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The driver of a taxi commits an offence by failing to comply with a duty imposed by this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-168-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-169"><num>169</num><heading>Assistance dogs in taxis: exemption certificates</heading><subsection eId="section-169-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A licensing authority must issue a person with a certificate exempting the person from the duties imposed by section 168 (an “exemption certificate”) if satisfied that it is appropriate to do so on medical grounds.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-169-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In deciding whether to issue an exemption certificate the authority must have regard, in particular, to the physical characteristics of the taxi which the person drives or those of any kind of taxi in relation to which the person requires the certificate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-169-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An exemption certificate is valid—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-169-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in respect of a specified taxi or a specified kind of taxi;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-169-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for such period as is specified in the certificate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-169-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The driver of a taxi is exempt from the duties imposed by section 168 if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-169-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an exemption certificate issued to the driver is in force with respect to the taxi, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-169-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the prescribed notice of the exemption is exhibited on the taxi in the prescribed manner.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>The power to make regulations under paragraph (b) is exercisable by the Secretary of State.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-169-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-licensing-authority" eId="term-licensing-authority">licensing authority</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-169-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to the area to which the Metropolitan Public Carriage Act 1869 applies, Transport for London;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-169-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to any other area in England and Wales, the authority responsible for licensing taxis in that area.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-170"><num>170</num><heading>Assistance dogs in private hire vehicles</heading><subsection eId="section-170-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The operator of a private hire vehicle commits an offence by failing or refusing to accept a booking for the vehicle—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-170-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the booking is requested by or on behalf of a disabled person or a person who wishes to be accompanied by a disabled person, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-170-1-b"><num><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-456b051fd136cefcbbd06c0576c1e961-1656483845417" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-456b051fd136cefcbbd06c0576c1e961"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-456b051fd136cefcbbd06c0576c1e961" class="commentary"/>(b)</ins></num><intro><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-456b051fd136cefcbbd06c0576c1e961-1656483845417" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-456b051fd136cefcbbd06c0576c1e961">the reason for the failure or refusal is—</ins></p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-170-1-b-i"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-456b051fd136cefcbbd06c0576c1e961-1656483845417" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-456b051fd136cefcbbd06c0576c1e961">(i)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-456b051fd136cefcbbd06c0576c1e961-1656483845417" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-456b051fd136cefcbbd06c0576c1e961">that the disabled person will be accompanied by an assistance dog, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-170-1-b-ii"><num><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-456b051fd136cefcbbd06c0576c1e961-1656483845417" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-456b051fd136cefcbbd06c0576c1e961">(ii)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-456b051fd136cefcbbd06c0576c1e961-1656483845417" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-456b051fd136cefcbbd06c0576c1e961">to prevent the driver of the private hire vehicle being made subject to a duty which would otherwise be imposed on the driver by this section.</ins></p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-170-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The operator <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-93dd23d668da63ba027713e820b62602-1656483912837" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-93dd23d668da63ba027713e820b62602"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-93dd23d668da63ba027713e820b62602" class="commentary"/>or driver of a private hire vehicle</ins> commits an offence by making <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6bf9893b88ba5c0b6458f4492db6d035-1656483983473" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6bf9893b88ba5c0b6458f4492db6d035"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6bf9893b88ba5c0b6458f4492db6d035" class="commentary"/>, or proposing to make,</ins> an additional charge for carrying an assistance dog which is accompanying a disabled person.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-170-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The driver of a private hire vehicle commits an offence by failing or refusing to carry out a booking accepted by the operator—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-170-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the booking is made by or on behalf of a disabled person or a person who wishes to be accompanied by a disabled person, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-170-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the reason for the failure or refusal is that the disabled person is accompanied by an assistance dog.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-170-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-170-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-driver" eId="term-driver">driver</term>” means a person who holds a licence under—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 13 of the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 <noteRef href="#key-1e9e96a0975b5e66ce9dbfbd9f01c319" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 51 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 <noteRef href="#key-122ef10e2a8f584a223dea51da0cbed6" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>..., or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an equivalent provision of a local enactment;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-licensing-authority" eId="term-licensing-authority">licensing authority</term>”, in relation to any area in England and Wales, means the authority responsible for licensing private hire vehicles in that area;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><noteRef href="#key-5c9ae95d1838cbdd9726faab30ae22b9" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><noteRef href="#key-5c9ae95d1838cbdd9726faab30ae22b9" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>...</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section><section eId="section-171"><num>171</num><heading>Assistance dogs in private hire vehicles: exemption certificates</heading><subsection eId="section-171-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A licensing authority must issue a driver with a certificate exempting the driver from the offence under section 170(3) (an “exemption certificate”) if satisfied that it is appropriate to do so on medical grounds.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-171-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>In deciding whether to issue an exemption certificate the authority must have regard, in particular, to the physical characteristics of the private hire vehicle which the person drives or those of any kind of private hire vehicle in relation to which the person requires the certificate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-171-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An exemption certificate is valid—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-171-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in respect of a specified private hire vehicle or a specified kind of private hire vehicle;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-171-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for such period as is specified in the certificate.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-171-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A driver does not commit an offence under section 170(3) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-171-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an exemption certificate issued to the driver is in force with respect to the private hire vehicle, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-171-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the prescribed notice of the exemption is exhibited on the vehicle in the prescribed manner.</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>The power to make regulations under paragraph (b) is exercisable by the Secretary of State.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-171-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-driver" eId="term-driver">driver</term>” <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-ea32c3ba26954f82937cc4b42bc33f66-1656485016258" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-ea32c3ba26954f82937cc4b42bc33f66"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-ea32c3ba26954f82937cc4b42bc33f66" class="commentary"/>and “licensing authority”</ins> have the same meaning as in section 170.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-172"><num>172</num><heading>Appeals</heading><subsection eId="section-172-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person who is aggrieved by the refusal of a licensing authority in England and Wales to issue an exemption certificate under section 166, 169 or 171 may appeal to a magistrates' court before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date of the refusal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-172-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person who is aggrieved by the refusal of a licensing authority in Scotland to issue an exemption certificate under section 166 may appeal to the sheriff before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date of the refusal.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-172-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>On an appeal under subsection (1) or (2), the magistrates' court or sheriff may direct the licensing authority to issue the exemption certificate to have effect for such period as is specified in the direction.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-172-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person who is aggrieved by the decision of a licensing authority to include a vehicle on a list maintained under section 167 may appeal to a magistrates' court or, in Scotland, the sheriff before the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the date of the inclusion.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-173"><num>173</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-173-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Chapter—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-accessibility-requirements" eId="term-accessibility-requirements">accessibility requirements</term>” has the meaning given in section 167(5);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-assistance-dog" eId="term-assistance-dog">assistance dog</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a dog which has been trained to guide a blind person;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a dog which has been trained to assist a deaf person;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a dog which has been trained by a prescribed charity to assist a disabled person who has a disability that consists of epilepsy or otherwise affects the person's mobility, manual dexterity, physical co-ordination or ability to lift, carry or otherwise move everyday objects;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a dog of a prescribed category which has been trained to assist a disabled person who has a disability (other than one falling within paragraph (c)) of a prescribed kind;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-752007afc4e40ad2e5675a2d05977f8f-1656487827290" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-752007afc4e40ad2e5675a2d05977f8f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-752007afc4e40ad2e5675a2d05977f8f" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-operator"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-752007afc4e40ad2e5675a2d05977f8f-1656487827290" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-752007afc4e40ad2e5675a2d05977f8f">operator</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-752007afc4e40ad2e5675a2d05977f8f-1656487827290" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-752007afc4e40ad2e5675a2d05977f8f">”, in relation to a private hire vehicle—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-752007afc4e40ad2e5675a2d05977f8f-1656487827290" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-752007afc4e40ad2e5675a2d05977f8f">means a person who holds a licence under—</ins></p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p><ins 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Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 in relation to the use of premises for the carrying on of a business which consists to any extent of the taking of bookings, by any means of communication, from members of the public for the hire of a private hire car licenced under section 10 of that Act; </ins></p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-752007afc4e40ad2e5675a2d05977f8f-1656487827290" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-752007afc4e40ad2e5675a2d05977f8f">“private hire vehicle”—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-752007afc4e40ad2e5675a2d05977f8f-1656487827290" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-752007afc4e40ad2e5675a2d05977f8f">means a vehicle licensed under—</ins></p><blockList class="ordered roman parens" ukl:Name="OrderedList" ukl:Type="roman" ukl:Decoration="parens"><item><num>(i)</num><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-752007afc4e40ad2e5675a2d05977f8f-1656487827290" 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1982;</ins></p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“taxi”—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>means a vehicle which is licensed under section 37 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847 or section 6 of the Metropolitan Public Carriage Act 1869, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in sections 162 and <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-f3534b07f4a5460ff2f69ded75017c2f-1656488217049" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-f3534b07f4a5460ff2f69ded75017c2f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-f3534b07f4a5460ff2f69ded75017c2f" class="commentary"/>164A</ins> to 167, also includes a taxi licensed under section 10 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>but does not include a vehicle drawn by a horse or other animal;</p></wrapUp></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-taxi-accessibility-regulations" eId="term-taxi-accessibility-regulations">taxi accessibility regulations</term>” has the meaning given by section 160(1).</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-173-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A power to make regulations under paragraph (c) or (d) of the definition of “assistance dog” in subsection (1) is exercisable by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-12-chapter-2"><num>Chapter 2</num><heading>Public service vehicles</heading><section eId="section-174"><num>174</num><heading><abbr class="acronym" title="Public Service Vehicle">PSV</abbr> accessibility regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-174-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations (in this Chapter referred to as “<term refersTo="#term-psv-accessibility-regulations" eId="term-psv-accessibility-regulations"><abbr class="acronym" title="Public Service Vehicle">PSV</abbr> accessibility regulations</term>”) for securing that it is possible for disabled persons—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-174-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to get on to and off regulated public service vehicles in safety and without unreasonable difficulty (and, in the case of disabled persons in wheelchairs, to do so while remaining in their wheelchairs), and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to travel in such vehicles in safety and reasonable comfort.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-174-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may, in particular, make provision as to the construction, use and maintenance of regulated public service vehicles, including provision as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-174-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the fitting of equipment to vehicles;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>equipment to be carried by vehicles;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the design of equipment to be fitted to, or carried by, vehicles;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the fitting and use of restraining devices designed to ensure the stability of wheelchairs while vehicles are moving;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the position in which wheelchairs are to be secured while vehicles are moving.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-174-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-public-service-vehicle" eId="term-public-service-vehicle">public service vehicle</term>” means a vehicle which is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-174-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>adapted to carry more than 8 passengers, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a public service vehicle for the purposes of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981;</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>and in this Chapter “<term refersTo="#term-regulated-public-service-vehicle" eId="term-regulated-public-service-vehicle">regulated public service vehicle</term>” means a public service vehicle to which <abbr class="acronym" title="Public Service Vehicle">PSV</abbr> accessibility regulations are expressed to apply.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-174-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>The regulations may make different provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-174-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as respects different classes or descriptions of vehicle;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as respects the same class or description of vehicle in different circumstances.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-174-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must not make regulations under this section or section 176 or 177 without consulting—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-174-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-174-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other representative organisations as the Secretary of State thinks fit.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-175"><num>175</num><heading>Offence of contravening <abbr class="acronym" title="Public Service Vehicle">PSV</abbr> accessibility regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-175-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person commits an offence by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-175-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>contravening a provision of <abbr class="acronym" title="Public Service Vehicle">PSV</abbr> accessibility regulations;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-175-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>using on a road a regulated public service vehicle which does not conform with a provision of the regulations with which it is required to conform;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-175-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>causing or permitting such a regulated public service vehicle to be used on a road.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-175-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-175-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If an offence under this section committed by a body corporate is committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable to neglect on the part of, a responsible person, the responsible person as well as the body corporate is guilty of the offence.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-175-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In subsection (3) a responsible person, in relation to a body corporate, is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-175-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a director, manager, secretary or similar officer;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-175-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a person purporting to act in the capacity of a person mentioned in paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-175-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>in the case of a body corporate whose affairs are managed by its members, a member.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-175-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>If, in Scotland, an offence committed by a partnership or an unincorporated association is committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable to neglect on the part of, a partner or person concerned in the management of the association, the partner or person as well as the partnership or association is guilty of the offence.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-176"><num>176</num><heading>Accessibility certificates</heading><subsection eId="section-176-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A regulated public service vehicle must not be used on a road unless—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-176-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a vehicle examiner has issued a certificate (an “accessibility certificate”) that such provisions of <abbr class="acronym" title="Public Service Vehicle">PSV</abbr> accessibility regulations as are prescribed are satisfied in respect of the vehicle, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-176-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an approval certificate has been issued under section 177 in respect of the vehicle.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-176-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-176-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>with respect to applications for, and the issue of, accessibility certificates;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-176-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>providing for the examination of vehicles in respect of which applications have been made;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-176-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>with respect to the issue of copies of accessibility certificates which have been lost or destroyed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-176-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The operator of a regulated public service vehicle commits an offence if the vehicle is used in contravention of this section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-176-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under this section is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-176-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A power to make regulations under this section is exercisable by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-176-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-operator" eId="term-operator">operator</term>” has the same meaning as in the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-177"><num>177</num><heading>Approval certificates</heading><subsection eId="section-177-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may approve a vehicle for the purposes of this section if satisfied that such provisions of <abbr class="acronym" title="Public Service Vehicle">PSV</abbr> accessibility regulations as are prescribed for the purposes of section 176 are satisfied in respect of the vehicle.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-177-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A vehicle which is so approved is referred to in this section as a “<term refersTo="#term-type-vehicle" eId="term-type-vehicle">type vehicle</term>”.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-177-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Subsection (4) applies if a declaration in the prescribed form is made by an authorised person that a particular vehicle conforms in design, construction and equipment with a type vehicle.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-177-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A vehicle examiner may issue a certificate in the prescribed form (an “approval certificate”) that it conforms to the type vehicle.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-177-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Regulations may make provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-177-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>with respect to applications for, and grants of, approval under subsection (1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-177-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>with respect to applications for, and the issue of, approval certificates;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-177-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>providing for the examination of vehicles in respect of which applications have been made;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-177-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>with respect to the issue of copies of approval certificates in place of certificates which have been lost or destroyed.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-177-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may at any time withdraw approval of a type vehicle.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-177-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>If an approval is withdrawn—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-177-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>no further approval certificates are to be issued by reference to the type vehicle; but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-177-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an approval certificate issued by reference to the type vehicle before the withdrawal continues to have effect for the purposes of section 176.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-177-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A power to make regulations under this section is exercisable by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-177-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>In subsection (3) “<term refersTo="#term-authorised-person" eId="term-authorised-person">authorised person</term>” means a person authorised by the Secretary of State for the purposes of that subsection.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-178"><num>178</num><heading>Special authorisations</heading><subsection eId="section-178-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by order authorise the use on roads of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-178-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a regulated public service vehicle of a class or description specified by the order, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-178-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a regulated public service vehicle which is so specified.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-178-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Nothing in sections 174 to 177 prevents the use of a vehicle in accordance with the order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-178-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may by order make provision for securing that provisions of <abbr class="acronym" title="Public Service Vehicle">PSV</abbr> accessibility regulations apply to regulated public service vehicles of a description specified by the order, subject to any modifications or exceptions specified by the order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-178-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An order under subsection (1) or (3) may make the authorisation or provision (as the case may be) subject to such restrictions and conditions as are specified by or under the order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-178-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Section 207(2) does not require an order under this section that applies only to a specified vehicle, or to vehicles of a specified person, to be made by statutory instrument; but such an order is as capable of being amended or revoked as an order made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-179"><num>179</num><heading>Reviews and appeals</heading><subsection eId="section-179-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Subsection (2) applies if the Secretary of State refuses an application for the approval of a vehicle under section 177(1) and, before the end of the prescribed period, the applicant—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-179-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>asks the Secretary of State to review the decision, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-179-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>pays any fee fixed under section 180.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-179-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-179-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>review the decision, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-179-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in doing so, consider any representations made in writing by the applicant before the end of the prescribed period.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-179-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A person applying for an accessibility certificate or an approval certificate may appeal to the Secretary of State against the refusal of a vehicle examiner to issue the certificate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-179-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>An appeal must be made within the prescribed time and in the prescribed manner.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-179-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Regulations may make provision as to the procedure to be followed in connection with appeals.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-179-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>On the determination of an appeal, the Secretary of State may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-179-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>confirm, vary or reverse the decision appealed against;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-179-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>give directions to the vehicle examiner for giving effect to the Secretary of State's decision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-179-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A power to make regulations under this section is exercisable by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-180"><num>180</num><heading>Fees</heading><subsection eId="section-180-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may charge such fees, payable at such times, as are prescribed in respect of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-180-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>applications for, and grants of, approval under section 177(1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-180-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>applications for, and the issue of, accessibility certificates and approval certificates;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-180-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>copies of such certificates;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-180-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>reviews and appeals under section 179.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-180-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Fees received by the Secretary of State must be paid into the Consolidated Fund.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-180-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The power to make regulations under subsection (1) is exercisable by the Secretary of State.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-180-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>The regulations may make provision for the repayment of fees, in whole or in part, in such circumstances as are prescribed.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-180-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Before making the regulations the Secretary of State must consult such representative organisations as the Secretary of State thinks fit.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-181"><num>181</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><intro><p>In this Chapter—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-accessibility-certificate" eId="term-accessibility-certificate">accessibility certificate</term>” has the meaning given in section 176(1);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-approval-certificate" eId="term-approval-certificate">approval certificate</term>” has the meaning given in section 177(4);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-psv-accessibility-regulations" eId="term-psv-accessibility-regulations"><abbr class="acronym" title="Public Service Vehicle">PSV</abbr> accessibility regulations</term>” has the meaning given in section 174(1);</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-regulated-public-service-vehicle" eId="term-regulated-public-service-vehicle">regulated public service vehicle</term>” has the meaning given in section 174(3).</p></content></hcontainer></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-12-chapter-2A"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e" class="commentary"/>CHAPTER 2A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Bus services</ins></heading><section eId="section-181A"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">181A</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Information for bus passengers</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-181A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">The Secretary of State may, for the purpose of facilitating travel by disabled persons, make regulations requiring operators of local services to make available information about a local service to persons travelling on the service.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-181A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(2)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">The regulations may make provision about—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-2-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">the descriptions of information that are to be made available;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-2-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">how information is to be made available.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-181A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(3)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">The regulations may, in particular, require an operator of a local service to make available information of a prescribed description about—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-3-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">the name or other designation of the local service;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-3-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">the direction of travel;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-3-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">stopping places;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-3-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">diversions;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-3-e"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(e)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">connecting local services.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-181A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">The regulations may, in particular—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">specify when information of a prescribed description is to be made available;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">specify how information of a prescribed description is to be made available, including requiring information to be both announced and displayed;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-4-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">specify standards for the provision of information, including standards based on an announcement being audible or a display being visible to a person of a prescribed description in a prescribed location;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-4-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">specify forms of communication that are not to be regarded as satisfying a requirement to make information available.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-181A-5"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(5)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Regulations under this section may make different provision—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-5-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">as respects different descriptions of vehicle;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-5-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">as respects the same description of vehicle in different circumstances.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-181A-6"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(6)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-6-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">the Welsh Ministers;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181A-6-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">the Scottish Ministers.</ins></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-181B"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">181B</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Exemptions </ins><abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">etc</ins></abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-181B-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(1)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision for securing that the provisions of regulations under section 181A do not apply or apply subject to such modifications or exceptions as the regulations may specify to—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-181B-1-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">public service vehicles of a prescribed description;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181B-1-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">operators of a prescribed description;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181B-1-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">local services of a prescribed description.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-181B-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Regulations under subsection (1)(b) may, in particular, make provision by reference to an operator's size.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-181B-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(3)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Regulations under this section may also make provision for securing that the provisions of regulations under section 181A do not apply or apply subject to such modifications or exceptions as the regulations may specify to—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-181B-3-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">a prescribed public service vehicle;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181B-3-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">public service vehicles of a prescribed operator;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181B-3-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">a prescribed local service.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-181B-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(4)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Regulations under subsection (1) or (3) may make the provision subject to such restrictions and conditions as are specified in the regulations.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-181B-5"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(5)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Regulations under subsection (1) or (3) may specify the period for which provisions of those regulations are to have effect.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-181B-6"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(6)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Regulations under subsection (1) may make different provision for different areas.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-181B-7"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(7)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Section 207(2) does not require regulations under this section that apply only to—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-181B-7-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">a prescribed public service vehicle,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181B-7-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">public service vehicles of a prescribed operator, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181B-7-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">a prescribed local service,</ins></p></content></level><wrapUp><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">to be made by statutory instrument; but such regulations are as capable of being amended or revoked as regulations made by statutory instrument.</ins></p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-181B-8"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(8)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Before making regulations under this section, the Secretary of State must consult—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-181B-8-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">the Welsh Ministers;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181B-8-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">the Scottish Ministers.</ins></p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-181C"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">181C</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Guidance</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-181C-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">The Secretary of State must issue guidance about the duties imposed on operators of local services by regulations under section 181A.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-181C-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(2)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">The Secretary of State—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-181C-2-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">must review the guidance issued under subsection (1), at intervals not exceeding five years, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181C-2-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">may revise it.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-181C-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(3)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Before issuing the guidance or revising it in a way which would, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, result in a substantial change to it, the Secretary of State must consult—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-181C-3-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">the Welsh Ministers,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181C-3-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">the Scottish Ministers,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181C-3-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">the Passengers' Council,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181C-3-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">such organisations representing disabled persons, including the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee and the committee established under section 72 of the Transport (Scotland) Act 2001, as the Secretary of State thinks fit,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181C-3-e"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(e)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">such organisations representing operators of local services as the Secretary of State thinks fit, and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-181C-3-f"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(f)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">such other persons as the Secretary of State thinks fit.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-181C-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(4)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">The Secretary of State must arrange for any guidance issued or revised under this section to be published in a way the Secretary of State considers appropriate.</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-181D"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">181D</ins></num><heading><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">Interpretation</ins></heading><subsection eId="section-181D-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(1)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">In this Chapter—</ins></p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-local-service"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">local service</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">” has the same meaning as in the Transport Act 1985;</ins></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-public-service-vehicle"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">public service vehicle</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">” means a vehicle that is a public service vehicle for the purposes of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981;</ins></p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">“</ins><term refersTo="#term-stopping-place"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">stopping place</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">” has the same meaning as in the Transport Act 1985.</ins></p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-181D-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">For the purposes of this Chapter, a local service (“service A”) is a connecting local service in relation to another local service (“service B”) if service A has a stopping place at, or in the vicinity of, a stopping place of service B.</ins></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-181D-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">(3)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e-1532077319061" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-07cb8509ed11b24250d3969d6d12e23e">References in this Chapter to the operator of a passenger transport service of any description are to be construed in accordance with section 137(7) of the Transport Act 1985.</ins></p></content></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-12-chapter-3"><num>Chapter 3</num><heading>Rail vehicles</heading><section eId="section-182"><num>182</num><heading>Rail vehicle accessibility regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-182-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may make regulations (in this Chapter referred to as “<term refersTo="#term-rail-vehicle-accessibility-regulations" eId="term-rail-vehicle-accessibility-regulations">rail vehicle accessibility regulations</term>”) for securing that it is possible for disabled persons—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-182-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to get on to and off regulated rail vehicles in safety and without unreasonable difficulty;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-182-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to do so while in wheelchairs;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-182-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>to travel in such vehicles in safety and reasonable comfort;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-182-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>to do so while in wheelchairs.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-182-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The regulations may, in particular, make provision as to the construction, use and maintenance of regulated rail vehicles including provision as to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-182-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the fitting of equipment to vehicles;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-182-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>equipment to be carried by vehicles;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-182-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the design of equipment to be fitted to, or carried by, vehicles;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-182-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the use of equipment fitted to, or carried by, vehicles;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-182-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the toilet facilities to be provided in vehicles;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-182-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the location and floor area of the wheelchair accommodation to be provided in vehicles;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-182-2-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>assistance to be given to disabled persons.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-182-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The regulations may contain different provision—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-182-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>as respects different classes or descriptions of rail vehicle;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-182-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as respects the same class or description of rail vehicle in different circumstances;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-182-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>as respects different networks.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-182-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-network" eId="term-network">network</term>” means any permanent way or other means of guiding or supporting rail vehicles, or any section of it;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-rail-vehicle" eId="term-rail-vehicle">rail vehicle</term>” means a vehicle constructed or adapted to carry passengers on a railway, tramway or prescribed system other than a vehicle used in the provision of a service for the carriage of passengers on the <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p18352" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907861"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21907861" class="commentary"/>trans-European rail system located in Great Britain</ins>;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-regulated-rail-vehicle" eId="term-regulated-rail-vehicle">regulated rail vehicle</term>” means a rail vehicle to which provisions of rail vehicle accessibility regulations are expressed to apply.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-182-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>In subsection (4)—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p><noteRef href="#c21907881" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed-system" eId="term-prescribed-system">prescribed system</term>” means a system using a mode of guided transport (“guided transport” having the same meaning as in the Transport and Works Act 1992) that is specified in rail vehicle accessibility regulations;</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-railway" eId="term-railway">railway</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-tramway" eId="term-tramway">tramway</term>” have the same meaning as in the Transport and Works Act 1992.</p></item><item><p><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="d29p18393" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907901"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21907901" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-trans-european-rail-system" eId="term-trans-european-rail-system"><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p18393" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907901">trans-European rail system</ins></term><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p18393" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907901">” has the meaning given in regulation 2(1) of the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011</ins></p></item></blockList></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-182-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must exercise the power to make rail vehicle accessibility regulations so as to secure that on and after 1 January 2020 every rail vehicle is a regulated rail vehicle.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-182-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Subsection (6) does not affect subsection (3), section 183(1) or section 207(4)(a).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-182-8"><num>(8)</num><intro><p>Before making regulations under subsection (1) or section 183, the Secretary of State must consult—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-182-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-182-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>such other representative organisations as the Secretary of State thinks fit.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-183"><num>183</num><heading>Exemptions from rail vehicle accessibility regulations</heading><subsection eId="section-183-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Secretary of State may by order (an “exemption order”)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-183-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>authorise the use for carriage of a regulated rail vehicle even though the vehicle does not conform with the provisions of rail vehicle accessibility regulations with which it is required to conform;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-183-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>authorise a regulated rail vehicle to be used for carriage otherwise than in conformity with the provisions of rail vehicle accessibility regulations with which use of the vehicle is required to conform.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-183-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Authority under subsection (1)(a) or (b) may be for—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-183-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a regulated rail vehicle that is specified or of a specified description,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-183-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>use in specified circumstances of a regulated rail vehicle, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-183-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>use in specified circumstances of a regulated rail vehicle that is specified or of a specified description.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-183-3"><num><noteRef href="#key-d41700add67a0ab98d3edfbca16f208c" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(3)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-183-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>After consulting the Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee and such other persons as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate, the Secretary of State may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-183-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>make an exemption order in the terms of the application for the order;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-183-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>make an exemption order in such other terms as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-183-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>refuse to make an exemption order.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-183-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State may make an exemption order subject to such conditions and restrictions as are specified.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-183-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-specified" eId="term-specified">Specified</term>” means specified in an exemption order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-183-7"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-92268c46628cbba529ca1f80e13c3ef3-1476959296708" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-92268c46628cbba529ca1f80e13c3ef3"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-92268c46628cbba529ca1f80e13c3ef3" class="commentary"/>(7)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-92268c46628cbba529ca1f80e13c3ef3-1476959296708" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-92268c46628cbba529ca1f80e13c3ef3">Section 207(2) does not require an exemption order to be made by statutory instrument; but such an order is as capable of being amended or revoked as an order made by statutory instrument.</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-184"><num><noteRef href="#key-688545d8ee0996022335a060aa84d3b7" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>184</num><heading>Procedure for making exemption orders</heading><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></section><section eId="section-185"><num>185</num><heading>Annual report on exemption orders</heading><subsection eId="section-185-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>After the end of each calendar year the Secretary of State must prepare a report on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-185-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the exercise in that year of the power to make orders under section 183(1);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-185-1-b"><num><noteRef href="#key-f96d6d3844d7630f5555c5317efe4f49" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(b)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-185-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A report under subsection (1) must (in particular) contain—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-185-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>details of each order made under section 183(1) in the year in question;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-185-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>details of consultation carried out under <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c188ed6a0e89897884fc39e1299434e6-1476959854935" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c188ed6a0e89897884fc39e1299434e6"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c188ed6a0e89897884fc39e1299434e6" class="commentary"/>section 183(4)</ins> in connection with orders made in that year under section 183(1).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-185-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The Secretary of State must lay before Parliament each report prepared under this section.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-186"><num>186</num><heading>Rail vehicle accessibility: compliance</heading><content><p><noteRef href="#c20305341" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></section><section eId="section-187"><num>187</num><heading>Interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-187-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In this Chapter—</p><blockList class="unordered none" ukl:Name="UnorderedList" ukl:Decoration="none"><item><p>“rail vehicle” and “regulated rail vehicle” have the meaning given in section 182(4);</p></item><item><p>“<term refersTo="#term-rail-vehicle-accessibility-regulations" eId="term-rail-vehicle-accessibility-regulations">rail vehicle accessibility regulations</term>” has the meaning given in section 182(1).</p></item></blockList></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-187-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this Chapter a vehicle is used “for carriage” if it is used for the carriage of passengers.</p></content></subsection></section></chapter><chapter eId="part-12-chapter-4"><num>Chapter 4</num><heading>Supplementary</heading><section eId="section-188"><num>188</num><heading>Forgery, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-188-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-relevant-document" eId="term-relevant-document">relevant document</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-188-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an exemption certificate issued under section 166, 169 or 171;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-188-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a notice of a kind mentioned in section 166(3)(b), 169(4)(b) or 171(4)(b);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-188-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an accessibility certificate (see section 176);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-188-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>an approval certificate (see section 177).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-188-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person commits an offence if, with intent to deceive, the person—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-188-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>forges, alters or uses a relevant document;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-188-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>lends a relevant document to another person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-188-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>allows a relevant document to be used by another person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-188-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>makes or has possession of a document which closely resembles a relevant document.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-188-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (2) is liable—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-188-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-188-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years or to a fine or to both.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-188-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A person commits an offence by knowingly making a false statement for the purpose of obtaining an accessibility certificate or an approval certificate.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-188-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A person guilty of an offence under subsection (4) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 4 on the standard scale.</p></content></subsection></section></chapter></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-13"><num><b>Part 13</b></num><heading>Disability: miscellaneous</heading><section eId="section-189"><num>189</num><heading>Reasonable adjustments</heading><content><p>Schedule 21 (reasonable adjustments: supplementary) has effect.</p></content></section><section eId="section-190"><num>190</num><heading>Improvements to let dwelling houses</heading><subsection eId="section-190-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This section applies in relation to a lease of a dwelling house if each of the following applies—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-190-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the tenancy is not a protected tenancy, a statutory tenancy or a secure tenancy;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-190-1-aa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-4e6c9c4111ac57e14542fe2c9bb2fb34-1670237593076" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4e6c9c4111ac57e14542fe2c9bb2fb34"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-4e6c9c4111ac57e14542fe2c9bb2fb34" class="commentary"/>(aa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-4e6c9c4111ac57e14542fe2c9bb2fb34-1670237593076" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-4e6c9c4111ac57e14542fe2c9bb2fb34">the tenancy is not a secure contract in relation to which the landlord is a local authority;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-190-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the tenant or another person occupying or intending to occupy the premises is a disabled person;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-190-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the disabled person occupies or intends to occupy the premises as that person's only or main home;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-190-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the tenant is entitled, with the consent of the landlord, to make improvements to the premises;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-190-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>the tenant applies to the landlord for consent to make a relevant improvement.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-190-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Where the tenant applies in writing for the consent—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-190-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if the landlord refuses to give consent, the landlord must give the tenant a written statement of the reason why the consent was withheld;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-190-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the landlord neither gives nor refuses to give consent within a reasonable time, consent must be taken to have been unreasonably withheld.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-190-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If the landlord gives consent subject to a condition which is unreasonable, the consent must be taken to have been unreasonably withheld.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-190-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>If the landlord's consent is unreasonably withheld, it must be taken to have been given.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-190-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>On any question as to whether—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-190-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>consent was unreasonably withheld, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-190-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a condition imposed was unreasonable,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>it is for the landlord to show that it was not.</p></wrapUp></subsection><subsection eId="section-190-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If the tenant fails to comply with a reasonable condition imposed by the landlord on the making of a relevant improvement, the failure is to be treated as a breach by the tenant of an obligation of the tenancy.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-190-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>An improvement to premises is a relevant improvement if, having regard to the disabled peron's disability, it is likely to facilitate that person's enjoyment of the premises.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-190-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>Subsections (2) to (7) apply only in so far as provision of a like nature is not made by the lease.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-190-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>In this section—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-improvement" eId="term-improvement">improvement</term>” means an alteration in or addition to the premises and includes—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an addition to or alteration in the landlord's fittings and fixtures;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an addition or alteration connected with the provision of services to the premises;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the erection of a wireless or television aerial;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>carrying out external decoration;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-lease" eId="term-lease">lease</term>” includes a sub-lease or other tenancy, and “landlord” and “tenant” are to be construed accordingly;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-protected-tenancy" eId="term-protected-tenancy">protected tenancy</term>” has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Rent Act 1977;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-statutory-tenancy" eId="term-statutory-tenancy">statutory tenancy</term>” is to be construed in accordance with section 2 of that Act;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p> <ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-eca77dd7db88b7ff2065b05f6bb8c735-1670237712817" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-eca77dd7db88b7ff2065b05f6bb8c735"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-eca77dd7db88b7ff2065b05f6bb8c735" class="commentary"/>“</ins><term refersTo="#term-secure-contract"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-eca77dd7db88b7ff2065b05f6bb8c735-1670237712817" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-eca77dd7db88b7ff2065b05f6bb8c735">secure contract</ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-eca77dd7db88b7ff2065b05f6bb8c735-1670237712817" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-eca77dd7db88b7ff2065b05f6bb8c735">” has the same meaning as in the Renting Homes (Wales) Act </ins><ref eId="c00081" href="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/id/anaw/2016/1"><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-eca77dd7db88b7ff2065b05f6bb8c735-1670237712817" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-eca77dd7db88b7ff2065b05f6bb8c735">2016 (anaw 1)</ins></ref><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-eca77dd7db88b7ff2065b05f6bb8c735-1670237712817" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-eca77dd7db88b7ff2065b05f6bb8c735"> (see section 8 of that Act);</ins> </p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-secure-tenancy" eId="term-secure-tenancy">secure tenancy</term>” has the same meaning as in section 79 of the Housing Act 1985.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection></section></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-14"><num><b>Part 14</b></num><heading>General exceptions</heading><section eId="section-191"><num>191</num><heading>Statutory provisions</heading><content><p>Schedule 22 (statutory provisions) has effect.</p></content></section><section eId="section-192"><num>192</num><heading>National security</heading><content><p>A person does not contravene this Act only by doing, for the purpose of safeguarding national security, anything it is proportionate to do for that purpose.</p></content></section><section eId="section-193"><num>193</num><heading>Charities</heading><subsection eId="section-193-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person does not contravene this Act only by restricting the provision of benefits to persons who share a protected characteristic if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-193-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the person acts in pursuance of a charitable instrument, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-193-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the provision of the benefits is within subsection (2).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-193-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The provision of benefits is within this subsection if it is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-193-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate aim, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-193-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>for the purpose of preventing or compensating for a disadvantage linked to the protected characteristic.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-193-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>It is not a contravention of this Act for—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-193-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a person who provides supported employment to treat persons who have the same disability or a disability of a prescribed description more favourably than those who do not have that disability or a disability of such a description in providing such employment;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-193-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Minister of the Crown to agree to arrangements for the provision of supported employment which will, or may, have that effect.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-193-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>If a charitable instrument enables the provision of benefits to persons of a class defined by reference to colour, it has effect for all purposes as if it enabled the provision of such benefits—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-193-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to persons of the class which results if the reference to colour is ignored, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-193-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if the original class is defined by reference only to colour, to persons generally.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-193-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>It is not a contravention of this Act for a charity to require members, or persons wishing to become members, to make a statement which asserts or implies membership or acceptance of a religion or belief; and for this purpose restricting the access by members to a benefit, facility or service to those who make such a statement is to be treated as imposing such a requirement.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-193-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>Subsection (5) applies only if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-193-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the charity, or an organisation of which it is part, first imposed such a requirement before 18 May 2005, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-193-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the charity or organisation has not ceased since that date to impose such a requirement.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-193-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>It is not a contravention of section 29 for a person, in relation to an activity which is carried on for the purpose of promoting or supporting a charity, to restrict participation in the activity to persons of one sex.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-193-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A charity regulator does not contravene this Act only by exercising a function in relation to a charity in a manner which the regulator thinks is expedient in the interests of the charity, having regard to the charitable instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-193-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>Subsection (1) does not apply to a contravention of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-193-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 39;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-193-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 40;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-193-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 41;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-193-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>section 55, so far as relating to the provision of vocational training.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-193-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Subsection (9) does not apply in relation to disability.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-194"><num>194</num><heading>Charities: supplementary</heading><subsection eId="section-194-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of section 193.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-194-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>That section does not apply to race, so far as relating to colour.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-194-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>“Charity”—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-194-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to England and Wales, has the meaning given by <ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p19223" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21907921"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21907921" class="commentary"/>section 1(1) of the Charities Act 2011</ins>;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-194-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to Scotland, means a body entered in the Scottish Charity Register.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-194-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-charitable-instrument" eId="term-charitable-instrument">Charitable instrument</term>” means an instrument establishing or governing a charity (including an instrument made or having effect before the commencement of this section).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-194-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The charity regulators are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-194-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Charity Commission for England and Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-194-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Scottish Charity Regulator.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-194-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Section 107(5) applies to references in subsection (5) of section 193 to members, or persons wishing to become members, of a charity.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-194-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-supported-employment" eId="term-supported-employment">Supported employment</term>” means facilities provided, or in respect of which payments are made, under section 15 of the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-195"><num>195</num><heading>Sport</heading><subsection eId="section-195-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A person does not contravene this Act, so far as relating to sex, only by doing anything in relation to the participation of another as a competitor in a gender-affected activity.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-195-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A person does not contravene section 29, 33, 34 or 35, so far as relating to gender reassignment, only by doing anything in relation to the participation of a transsexual person as a competitor in a gender-affected activity if it is necessary to do so to secure in relation to the activity—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-195-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>fair competition, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-195-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the safety of competitors.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-195-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A gender-affected activity is a sport, game or other activity of a competitive nature in circumstances in which the physical strength, stamina or physique of average persons of one sex would put them at a disadvantage compared to average persons of the other sex as competitors in events involving the activity.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-195-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In considering whether a sport, game or other activity is gender-affected in relation to children, it is appropriate to take account of the age and stage of development of children who are likely to be competitors.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-195-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A person who does anything to which subsection (6) applies does not contravene this Act only because of the nationality or place of birth of another or because of the length of time the other has been resident in a particular area or place.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-195-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>This subsection applies to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-195-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>selecting one or more persons to represent a country, place or area or a related association, in a sport or game or other activity of a competitive nature;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-195-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>doing anything in pursuance of the rules of a competition so far as relating to eligibility to compete in a sport or game or other such activity.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-195-7"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="d29p19344" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21908531"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21908531" class="commentary"/>(7)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p19344" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21908531">A person does not contravene this Act, so far as relating to age discrimination, only by doing anything in relation to the participation of another as a competitor in an age-banded activity if it is necessary to do so—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-195-7-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p19344" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21908531">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p19344" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21908531">to secure in relation to the activity fair competition or the safety of competitors,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-195-7-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p19344" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21908531">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p19344" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21908531">to comply with the rules of a national or international competition, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-195-7-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p19344" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21908531">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p19344" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21908531">to increase participation in that activity.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-195-8"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p19344" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21908531">(8)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="d29p19344" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21908531">For the purposes of subsection (7), an age-banded activity is a sport, game or other activity of a competitive nature in circumstances in which the physical or mental strength, agility, stamina, physique, mobility, maturity or manual dexterity of average persons of a particular age group would put them at a disadvantage compared to average persons of another age group as competitors in events involving the activity.</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-196"><num>196</num><heading>General</heading><content><p>Schedule 23 (general exceptions) has effect.</p></content></section><section eId="section-197"><num>197</num><heading>Age</heading><subsection eId="section-197-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A Minister of the Crown may by order amend this Act to provide that any of the following does not contravene this Act so far as relating to age—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-197-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>specified conduct;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-197-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>anything done for a specified purpose;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-197-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>anything done in pursuance of arrangements of a specified description.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-197-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Specified conduct is conduct—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-197-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>of a specified description,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-197-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>carried out in specified circumstances, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-197-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by or in relation to a person of a specified description.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-197-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>An order under this section may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-197-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>confer on a Minister of the Crown or the Treasury a power to issue guidance about the operation of the order (including, in particular, guidance about the steps that may be taken by persons wishing to rely on an exception provided for by the order);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-197-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>require the Minister or the Treasury to carry out consultation before issuing guidance under a power conferred by virtue of paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-197-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>make provision (including provision to impose a requirement) that refers to guidance issued under a power conferred by virtue of paragraph (a).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-197-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Guidance given by a Minister of the Crown or the Treasury in anticipation of the making of an order under this section is, on the making of the order, to be treated as if it has been issued in accordance with the order.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-197-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>For the purposes of satisfying a requirement imposed by virtue of subsection (3)(b), the Minister or the Treasury may rely on consultation carried out before the making of the order that imposes the requirement (including consultation carried out before the commencement of this section).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-197-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Provision by virtue of subsection (3)(c) may, in particular, refer to provisions of the guidance that themselves refer to a document specified in the guidance.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-197-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>Guidance issued (or treated as issued) under a power conferred by virtue of subsection (3)(a) comes into force on such day as the person who issues the guidance may by order appoint; and an order under this subsection may include the text of the guidance or of extracts from it.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-197-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>This section is not affected by any provision of this Act which makes special provision in relation to age.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-197-9"><num>(9)</num><intro><p>The references to this Act in subsection (1) do not include references to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-197-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 5 (work);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-197-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Chapter 2 of Part 6 (further and higher education).</p></content></level></subsection></section></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-15"><num><b>Part 15</b></num><heading>Family property</heading><section eId="section-198"><num>198</num><heading>Abolition of husband's duty to maintain wife</heading><content><p>The rule of common law that a husband must maintain his wife is abolished.</p></content></section><section eId="section-199"><num>199</num><heading>Abolition of presumption of advancement</heading><subsection eId="section-199-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The presumption of advancement (by which, for example, a husband is presumed to be making a gift to his wife if he transfers property to her, or purchases property in her name) is abolished.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-199-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>The abolition by subsection (1) of the presumption of advancement does not have effect in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-199-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>anything done before the commencement of this section, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-199-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>anything done pursuant to any obligation incurred before the commencement of this section.</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-200"><num>200</num><heading>Amendment of Married Women's Property Act 1964</heading><subsection eId="section-200-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In section 1 of the Married Women's Property Act 1964 (money and property derived from housekeeping allowance made by husband to be treated as belonging to husband and wife in equal shares)—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-200-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p><mod>for “the husband for” substitute <quotedText>“ either of them for ”</quotedText>, and</mod></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-200-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p><mod>for “the husband and the wife” substitute <quotedText>“ them ”</quotedText>.</mod></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-200-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Accordingly, that Act may be cited as the Matrimonial Property Act 1964.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-200-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The amendments made by this section do not have effect in relation to any allowance made before the commencement of this section.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-201"><num>201</num><heading>Civil partners: housekeeping allowance</heading><hcontainer name="wrapper2"><subsection eId="section-201-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>After section 70 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004 insert—</p></content></subsection></hcontainer><hcontainer name="wrapper2"><intro><p><mod><quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="unknown" uk:docName="unknown" ukl:TargetClass="unknown" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="unknown" ukl:Format="default"><section><num>70A</num><heading>Money and property derived from housekeeping allowance</heading><intro><p>Section 1 of the Matrimonial Property Act 1964 (money and property derived from housekeeping allowance to be treated as belonging to husband and wife in equal shares) applies in relation to—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>money derived from any allowance made by a civil partner for the expenses of the civil partnership home or for similar purposes, and</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>any property acquired out of such money,</p></content></level><wrapUp><p>as it applies in relation to money derived from any allowance made by a husband or wife for the expenses of the matrimonial home or for similar purposes, and any property acquired out of such money.</p></wrapUp></section></quotedStructure></mod></p></intro><subsection eId="section-201-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The amendment made by this section does not have effect in relation to any allowance made before the commencement of this section.</p></content></subsection></hcontainer></section></part>
<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" eId="part-16"><num><b>Part 16</b></num><heading>General and miscellaneous</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-16-crossheading-civil-partnerships"><heading><i>Civil partnerships</i></heading><section eId="section-202"><num>202</num><heading>Civil partnerships on religious premises</heading><subsection eId="section-202-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>The Civil Partnership Act 2004 is amended as follows.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-202-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Omit section 6(1)(b) and (2) (prohibition on use of religious premises for registration of civil partnership).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-202-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>In section 6A (power to approve premises for registration of civil partnership), after subsection (2), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(2A)</num><content><p>Regulations under this section may provide that premises approved for the registration of civil partnerships may differ from those premises approved for the registration of civil marriages.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2B)</num><content><p>Provision by virtue of subsection (2)(b) may, in particular, provide that applications for approval of premises may only be made with the consent (whether general or specific) of a person specified, or a person of a description specified, in the provision.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(2C)</num><intro><p>The power conferred by section 258(2), in its application to the power conferred by this section, includes in particular—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>power to make provision in relation to religious premises that differs from provision in relation to other premises;</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>power to make different provision for different kinds of religious premises.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-202-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p><mod>In that section, after subsection (3), insert—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><subsection><num>(3A)</num><content><p>For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Act places an obligation on religious organisations to host civil partnerships if they do not wish to do so.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3B)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-civil-marriage">Civil marriage</term>” means marriage solemnised otherwise than according to the rites of the Church of England or any other religious usages.</p></content></subsection><subsection><num>(3C)</num><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-religious-premises">Religious premises</term>” means premises which—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>are used solely or mainly for religious purposes, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>have been so used and have not subsequently been used solely or mainly for other purposes.</p></content></level></subsection></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-16-crossheading-eu-obligations"><heading><i><abbr class="acronym" title="European Union">EU</abbr> obligations</i></heading><section eId="section-203"><num><noteRef href="#key-1ac3312671926bd775f9bf5ba688130a" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>203</num><heading>Harmonisation</heading><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></section><section eId="section-204"><num><noteRef href="#key-2f2ede26680b8b8f4d8c2f92c9882e3e" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>204</num><heading>Harmonisation: procedure</heading><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-16-crossheading-application"><heading><i>Application</i></heading><section eId="section-205"><num>205</num><heading>Crown application</heading><subsection eId="section-205-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following provisions of this Act bind the Crown—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-205-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Part 1 (public sector duty regarding socio-economic inequalities);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-205-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>Part 3 (services and public functions), so far as relating to the exercise of public functions;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-205-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>Chapter 1 of Part 11 (public sector equality duty).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-205-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Part 5 (work) binds the Crown as provided for by that Part.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-205-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The remainder of this Act applies to Crown acts as it applies to acts done by a private person.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-205-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of subsection (3), an act is a Crown act if (and only if) it is done—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-205-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>by or on behalf of a member of the executive,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-205-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by a statutory body acting on behalf of the Crown, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-205-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>by or on behalf of the holder of a statutory office acting on behalf of the Crown.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-205-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statutory body or office is a body or office established by an enactment.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-205-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The provisions of Parts 2 to 4 of the Crown Proceedings Act 1947 apply to proceedings against the Crown under this Act as they apply to proceedings in England and Wales which, as a result of section 23 of that Act, are treated for the purposes of Part 2 of that Act as civil proceedings by or against the Crown.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-205-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>The provisions of Part 5 of that Act apply to proceedings against the Crown under this Act as they apply to proceedings in Scotland which, as a result of that Part, are treated as civil proceedings by or against the Crown.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-205-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>But the proviso to section 44 of that Act (removal of proceedings from the sheriff to the Court of Session) does not apply to proceedings under this Act.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-206"><num>206</num><heading>Information society services</heading><content><p>Schedule 25 (information society services) has effect.</p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-16-crossheading-subordinate-legislation"><heading><i>Subordinate legislation</i></heading><section eId="section-207"><num>207</num><heading>Exercise of power</heading><subsection eId="section-207-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A power to make an order or regulations under this Act is exercisable by a Minister of the Crown, unless there is express provision to the contrary.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-207-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Orders, regulations or rules under this Act must be made by statutory instrument.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-207-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Subsection (2) does not apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-207-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a transitional exemption order under Part 1 of Schedule 11,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-207-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a transitional exemption order under Part 1 of Schedule 12, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-207-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an order under paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 14 that does not modify an enactment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-207-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>Orders or regulations under this Act—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-207-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>may make different provision for different purposes;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-207-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>may include consequential, incidental, supplementary, transitional, transitory or saving provision.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-207-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Nothing in section 163(4), 174(4) <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-66ae0ff624a4d100134c6a4187fc66ea-1532077759282" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-66ae0ff624a4d100134c6a4187fc66ea"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-66ae0ff624a4d100134c6a4187fc66ea" class="commentary"/>, 181A(5), 181B(6)</ins> or 182(3) affects the generality of the power under subsection (4)(a).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-207-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>The power under subsection (4)(b), in its application to section 37, <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-144a9eedd2c437e033886ace25a2de20-1457004913173" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-144a9eedd2c437e033886ace25a2de20"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-144a9eedd2c437e033886ace25a2de20" class="commentary"/>139A,</ins> 153, 154(2), 155(5), 197 or 216 or to paragraph 7(1) of Schedule 11 or paragraph 1(3) or 2(3) of Schedule 14, includes power to amend an enactment (including, in the case of section <ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-144a9eedd2c437e033886ace25a2de20-1457004936168" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-144a9eedd2c437e033886ace25a2de20"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-144a9eedd2c437e033886ace25a2de20" class="commentary"/>139A,</ins> 197 or 216, this Act).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-207-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>In the case of section 216 (commencement), provision by virtue of subsection (4)(b) may be included in a separate order from the order that provides for the commencement to which the provision relates; and, for that purpose, it does not matter—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-207-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>whether the order providing for the commencement includes provision by virtue of subsection (4)(b);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-207-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>whether the commencement has taken place.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-207-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing an Order in Council under section 82 (offshore work) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-208"><num>208</num><heading>Ministers of the Crown, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-208-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where the power to make an order or regulations under this Act is exercisable by a Minister of the Crown or the Treasury.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provision) an order or regulations that amend this Act or another Act of Parliament, or an Act of the Scottish Parliament or an Act or Measure of the National Assembly for Wales, is subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>But a statutory instrument is not subject to the affirmative procedure by virtue of subsection (2) merely because it contains—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-208-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an order under section 59 (local authority functions);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an order under section 151 (power to amend list of public authorities for the purposes of the public sector equality duty) that provides for the omission of an entry where the authority concerned has ceased to exist or the variation of an entry where the authority concerned has changed its name;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an order under paragraph 1(3) of Schedule 14 (educational charities and endowments) that modifies an enactment.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provision) an order or regulations mentioned in subsection (5) is subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The orders and regulations referred to in subsection (4) are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-208-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations under section 30 (services: ships and hovercraft);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under section 78 (gender pay gap information);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-5-ba"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-deb7d5f221676a37462e9c346c518bb7-1775550666853" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-deb7d5f221676a37462e9c346c518bb7"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-deb7d5f221676a37462e9c346c518bb7" class="commentary"/>(ba)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-deb7d5f221676a37462e9c346c518bb7-1775550666853" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-deb7d5f221676a37462e9c346c518bb7">regulations under section 78A (equality action plans);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>regulations under section 81 (work: ships and hovercraft);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>an order under section 105 (election candidates: expiry of provision);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-5-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>regulations under section 106 (election candidates: diversity information);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-5-ea"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-a767fc9682abfb2c98cb400eb0f2d0df-1457005470190" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a767fc9682abfb2c98cb400eb0f2d0df"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a767fc9682abfb2c98cb400eb0f2d0df" class="commentary"/>(ea)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a767fc9682abfb2c98cb400eb0f2d0df-1457005470190" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a767fc9682abfb2c98cb400eb0f2d0df">regulations under section 139A (equal pay audits);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-5-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>regulations under section 153 or 154(2) (public sector equality duty: powers to impose specific duties);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-5-fa"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-3fb2dd57b23c79a0d2925910117da888-1532077945803" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3fb2dd57b23c79a0d2925910117da888"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-3fb2dd57b23c79a0d2925910117da888" class="commentary"/>(fa)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-3fb2dd57b23c79a0d2925910117da888-1532077945803" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-3fb2dd57b23c79a0d2925910117da888">regulations under section 181A or 181B (information for bus passengers);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-5-g"><num><noteRef href="#key-cb951ce8a4cb7a168ba38136e9165c3c" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(g)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-5-h"><num><noteRef href="#key-e0122334fda86a4e02002a53daa5a5ca" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(h)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-5-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>regulations under paragraph 9(3) of Schedule 20 (rail vehicle accessibility: determination of turnover for purposes of penalties).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument that is not subject to the affirmative procedure by virtue of subsection (2) or (4) is subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>But a statutory instrument is not subject to the negative procedure by virtue of subsection (6) merely because it contains—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-208-7-a"><num><noteRef href="#key-ae5b138d9d721109b930a8dd0109c89b" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/>(a)</num><content><p>. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-208-7-b"><num>(b)</num><intro><p>an order under section 216 (commencement) that—</p></intro><level class="para2" eId="section-208-7-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>does not amend an Act of Parliament, an Act of the Scottish Parliament or an Act or Measure of the National Assembly for Wales, and</p></content></level><level class="para2" eId="section-208-7-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><p>is not made in reliance on section 207(7).</p></content></level></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>If a statutory instrument is subject to the affirmative procedure, the order or regulations contained in it must not be made unless a draft of the instrument is laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>If a statutory instrument is subject to the negative procedure, it is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-208-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>If a draft of a statutory instrument containing an order or regulations under section 2, 151, 153, 154(2) or 155(5) would, apart from this subsection, be treated for the purposes of the Standing Orders of either House of Parliament as a hybrid instrument, it is to proceed in that House as if it were not a hybrid instrument.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-209"><num>209</num><heading>The Welsh Ministers</heading><subsection eId="section-209-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where the power to make an order or regulations under this Act is exercisable by the Welsh Ministers.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-209-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provision) an order or regulations mentioned in subsection (3) is subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-209-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The orders and regulations referred to in subsection (2) are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-209-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations under section 2 (socio-economic inequalities);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-209-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an order under section 151 (power to amend list of public authorities for the purposes of the public sector equality duty);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-209-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>regulations under section 153 or 154(2) (public sector equality duty: powers to impose specific duties);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-209-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>regulations under section 155(5) that amend an Act of Parliament or an Act or Measure of the National Assembly for Wales (public sector equality duty: power to modify or remove specific duties);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-209-3-e"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-a8b532a37dc918bf189e95b6a2c84043-1612265642996" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a8b532a37dc918bf189e95b6a2c84043"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a8b532a37dc918bf189e95b6a2c84043" class="commentary"/>(e)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a8b532a37dc918bf189e95b6a2c84043-1612265642996" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a8b532a37dc918bf189e95b6a2c84043">regulations under paragraph 6, 6A or 6F of Schedule 17 (tribunal procedure, case friends and capacity of parents and persons over compulsory school age).</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-209-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>But a statutory instrument is not subject to the affirmative procedure by virtue of subsection (2) merely because it contains an order under section 151 that provides for—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-209-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the omission of an entry where the authority concerned has ceased to exist, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-209-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the variation of an entry where the authority concerned has changed its name.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-209-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument that is not subject to the affirmative procedure by virtue of subsection (2) is subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-209-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If a statutory instrument is subject to the affirmative procedure, the order or regulations contained in it must not be made unless a draft of the instrument is laid before and approved by a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-209-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If a statutory instrument is subject to the negative procedure, it is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the National Assembly for Wales.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-210"><num>210</num><heading>The Scottish Ministers</heading><subsection eId="section-210-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies where the power to make an order, regulations or rules under this Act is exercisable by the Scottish Ministers.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-210-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument containing (whether alone or with other provision) an order or regulations mentioned in subsection (3) is subject to the affirmative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-210-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>The orders and regulations referred to in subsection (2) are—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-210-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>regulations under section 2 (socio-economic inequalities);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-210-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>regulations under section 37 (power to make provision about adjustments to common parts in Scotland);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-210-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an order under section 151 (power to amend list of public authorities for the purposes of the public sector equality duty);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-210-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>regulations under section 153 or 154(2) (public sector equality duty: powers to impose specific duties);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-210-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>regulations under section 155(5) that amend an Act of Parliament or an Act of the Scottish Parliament (public sector equality duty: power to modify or remove specific duties).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-210-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>But a statutory instrument is not subject to the affirmative procedure by virtue of subsection (2) merely because it contains an order under section 151 that provides for—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-210-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the omission of an entry where the authority concerned has ceased to exist, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-210-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the variation of an entry where the authority concerned has changed its name.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-210-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A statutory instrument that is not subject to the affirmative procedure by virtue of subsection (2) is subject to the negative procedure.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-210-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>If a statutory instrument is subject to the affirmative procedure, the order or regulations contained in it must not be made unless a draft of the instrument is laid before and approved by a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-210-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>If a statutory instrument is subject to the negative procedure, it is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-16-crossheading-amendments-etc"><heading><i>Amendments, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></i></heading><section eId="section-211"><num>211</num><heading>Amendments, repeals and revocations</heading><subsection eId="section-211-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Schedule 26 (amendments) has effect.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-211-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Schedule 27 (repeals and revocations) has effect.</p></content></subsection></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-16-crossheading-interpretation"><heading><i>Interpretation</i></heading><section eId="section-212"><num>212</num><heading>General interpretation</heading><subsection eId="section-212-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>In this Act—</p></intro><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-armed-forces" eId="term-armed-forces">armed forces</term>” means any of the naval, military or air forces of the Crown;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-commission" eId="term-the-commission">the Commission</term>” means the Commission for Equality and Human Rights;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“detriment” does not, subject to subsection (5), include conduct which amounts to harassment;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-the-education-acts" eId="term-the-education-acts">the Education Acts</term>” has the meaning given in section 578 of the Education Act 1996;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“employment” and related expressions are (subject to subsection (11)) to be read with section 83;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-enactment" eId="term-enactment">enactment</term>” means an enactment contained in—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act of Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament,</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act or Measure of the National Assembly for Wales, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(d)</num><content><p>subordinate legislation;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-equality-clause" eId="term-equality-clause">equality clause</term>” means a sex equality clause or maternity equality clause;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-equality-rule" eId="term-equality-rule">equality rule</term>” means a sex equality rule or maternity equality rule;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-man" eId="term-man">man</term>” means a male of any age;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-maternity-equality-clause" eId="term-maternity-equality-clause">maternity equality clause</term>” has the meaning given in section 73;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-maternity-equality-rule" eId="term-maternity-equality-rule">maternity equality rule</term>” has the meaning given in section 75;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-non-discrimination-rule" eId="term-non-discrimination-rule">non-discrimination rule</term>” has the meaning given in section 61;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-occupational-pension-scheme" eId="term-occupational-pension-scheme">occupational pension scheme</term>” has the meaning given in section 1 of the Pension Schemes Act 1993;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-parent" eId="term-parent">parent</term>” has the same meaning as in—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Education Act 1996 (in relation to England and Wales);</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (in relation to Scotland);</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-prescribed" eId="term-prescribed">prescribed</term>” means prescribed by regulations;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-profession" eId="term-profession">profession</term>” includes a vocation or occupation;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sex-equality-clause" eId="term-sex-equality-clause">sex equality clause</term>” has the meaning given in section 66;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-sex-equality-rule" eId="term-sex-equality-rule">sex equality rule</term>” has the meaning given in section 67;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><intro><p>“<term refersTo="#term-subordinate-legislation" eId="term-subordinate-legislation">subordinate legislation</term>” means—</p></intro><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>subordinate legislation within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>an instrument made under an Act of the Scottish Parliament or an Act or Measure of the National Assembly for Wales;</p></content></level></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-substantial" eId="term-substantial">substantial</term>” means more than minor or trivial;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-trade" eId="term-trade">trade</term>” includes any business;</p></content></hcontainer><hcontainer name="definition"><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-woman" eId="term-woman">woman</term>” means a female of any age.</p></content></hcontainer></subsection><subsection eId="section-212-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A reference (however expressed) to an act includes a reference to an omission.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-212-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A reference (however expressed) to an omission includes (unless there is express provision to the contrary) a reference to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-212-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a deliberate omission to do something;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-212-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a refusal to do it;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-212-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a failure to do it.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-212-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A reference (however expressed) to providing or affording access to a benefit, facility or service includes a reference to facilitating access to the benefit, facility or service.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-212-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>Where this Act disapplies a prohibition on harassment in relation to a specified protected characteristic, the disapplication does not prevent conduct relating to that characteristic from amounting to a detriment for the purposes of discrimination within section 13 because of that characteristic.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-212-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A reference to occupation, in relation to premises, is a reference to lawful occupation.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-212-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>The following are members of the executive—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-212-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Minister of the Crown;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-212-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a government department;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-212-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister for Wales or the Counsel General to the Welsh Assembly Government;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-212-7-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>any part of the Scottish Administration.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-212-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>A reference to a breach of an equality clause or rule is a reference to a breach of a term modified by, or included by virtue of, an equality clause or rule.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-212-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A reference to a contravention of this Act does not include a reference to a breach of an equality clause or rule, unless there is express provision to the contrary.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-212-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-member" eId="term-member">Member</term>”, in relation to an occupational pension scheme, means an active member, a deferred member or a pensioner member (within the meaning, in each case, given by section 124 of the Pensions Act 1995).</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-212-11"><num>(11)</num><content><p>“Employer”, “deferred member”, “pension credit member”, “pensionable service”, “pensioner member” and “trustees or managers” each have, in relation to an occupational pension scheme, the meaning given by section 124 of the Pensions Act 1995.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-212-12"><num>(12)</num><content><p>A reference to the accrual of rights under an occupational pension scheme is to be construed in accordance with that section.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-212-13"><num>(13)</num><content><p>Nothing in section 28, 32, 84, 90, 95 or 100 is to be regarded as an express exception.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-213"><num>213</num><heading>References to maternity leave, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></heading><subsection eId="section-213-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This section applies for the purposes of this Act.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-213-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A reference to a woman on maternity leave is a reference to a woman on—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-213-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>compulsory maternity leave,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-213-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>ordinary maternity leave, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-213-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>additional maternity leave.</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-213-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>A reference to a woman on compulsory maternity leave is a reference to a woman absent from work because she satisfies the conditions prescribed for the purposes of section 72(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-213-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>A reference to a woman on ordinary maternity leave is a reference to a woman absent from work because she is exercising the right to ordinary maternity leave.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-213-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A reference to the right to ordinary maternity leave is a reference to the right conferred by section 71(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-213-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>A reference to a woman on additional maternity leave is a reference to a woman absent from work because she is exercising the right to additional maternity leave.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-213-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>A reference to the right to additional maternity leave is a reference to the right conferred by section 73(1) of the Employment Rights Act 1996.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-213-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-additional-maternity-leave-period" eId="term-additional-maternity-leave-period">Additional maternity leave period</term>” has the meaning given in section 73(2) of that Act.</p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-214"><num>214</num><heading>Index of defined expressions</heading><content><p>Schedule 28 lists the places where expressions used in this Act are defined or otherwise explained.</p></content></section></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-16-crossheading-final-provisions"><heading><i>Final provisions</i></heading><section eId="section-215"><num>215</num><heading>Money</heading><content><p>There is to be paid out of money provided by Parliament any increase attributable to this Act in the expenses of a Minister of the Crown.</p></content></section><section eId="section-216"><num>216</num><heading>Commencement</heading><subsection eId="section-216-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The following provisions come into force on the day on which this Act is passed—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-216-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 186(2) (rail vehicle accessibility: compliance);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-216-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>this Part (except sections 202 (civil partnerships on religious premises), 206 (information society services) and 211 (amendments, <abbr title="Et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc</abbr>)).</p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-216-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Part 15 (family property) comes into force on such day as the Lord Chancellor may by order appoint.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-216-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-eae080f1c84ddeb3f2da8b20995e07dc-1477471396252" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-eae080f1c84ddeb3f2da8b20995e07dc"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-eae080f1c84ddeb3f2da8b20995e07dc" class="commentary"/>Subject to </ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-eae080f1c84ddeb3f2da8b20995e07dc-1477471396252" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-eae080f1c84ddeb3f2da8b20995e07dc"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-b4f9bb6f3aee90fd800e01d2ea0a2046-1528729428253" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-b4f9bb6f3aee90fd800e01d2ea0a2046"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-b4f9bb6f3aee90fd800e01d2ea0a2046" class="commentary"/>subsections (4) and (6)</ins></ins><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-eae080f1c84ddeb3f2da8b20995e07dc-1477471396252" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-eae080f1c84ddeb3f2da8b20995e07dc"> ,</ins> the other provisions of this Act come into force on such day as a Minister of the Crown may by order appoint.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-216-4"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726-1477471302532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726" class="commentary"/>(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726-1477471302532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726">The following provisions of Part 1 (socio-economic inequalities) come into force on such day as the Scottish Ministers may by order appoint—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-216-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726-1477471302532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726-1477471302532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726">section 1, so far as it applies to a relevant authority as defined by section 2(5);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-216-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726-1477471302532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726-1477471302532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726">section 2, so far as it confers a power on the Scottish Ministers;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-216-4-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726-1477471302532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726-1477471302532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726">section 3, for the purposes of section 1 to the extent mentioned in paragraph (a).</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-216-5"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726-1477471302532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726">(5)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726-1477471302532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726">The following do not apply to an order under subsection (4)—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-216-5-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726-1477471302532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726-1477471302532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726">section 207(2) (see instead section 27 of the Interpretation and Legislative Reform (Scotland) Act 2010: powers exercisable by Scottish statutory instrument), and</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-216-5-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726-1477471302532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726-1477471302532" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-a0ad4c9a96f36896ef76055d47229726">section 210.</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-216-6"><num><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1-1528729322797" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1" class="commentary"/>(6)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1-1528729322797" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1">The following provisions of Part 1 come into force on such day as the Welsh Ministers may by order appoint—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-216-6-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1-1528729322797" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1-1528729322797" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1">section 1, so far as it applies to a relevant authority as defined by section 2(6);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-216-6-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1-1528729322797" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1-1528729322797" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1">section 2, so far as it confers a power on the Welsh Ministers;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-216-6-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1-1528729322797" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1-1528729322797" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1">section 3, for the purposes of section 1 to the extent mentioned in paragraph (a).</ins></p></content></level></subsection><subsection eId="section-216-7"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1-1528729322797" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1">(7)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1-1528729322797" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-c944f5b0c576205dddf433c624dd16f1">Section 209 does not apply to an order under subsection (6).</ins></p></content></subsection></section><section eId="section-217"><num>217</num><heading>Extent</heading><subsection eId="section-217-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This Act forms part of the law of England and Wales.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-217-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>This Act, apart from section 190 (improvements to let dwelling houses) and Part 15 (family property), forms part of the law of Scotland.</p></content></subsection><subsection eId="section-217-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Each of the following also forms part of the law of Northern Ireland—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="section-217-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>section 82 (offshore work);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-217-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>section 105(3) and (4) (expiry of Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Act 2002);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="section-217-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>section 199 (abolition of presumption of advancement).</p></content></level></subsection></section><section eId="section-218"><num>218</num><heading>Short title</heading><content><p>This Act may be cited as the Equality Act 2010.</p></content></section></hcontainer></part>
<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:default="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" name="schedules" eId="schedules"><heading>SCHEDULES</heading><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>SCHEDULE 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 6</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Disability: supplementary provision</heading><part eId="schedule-1-part-1"><num><b>Part 1</b></num><heading>Determination of disability</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-1-crossheading-impairment"><heading><i>Impairment</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>Regulations may make provision for a condition of a prescribed description to be, or not to be, an impairment.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-1-crossheading-longterm-effects"><heading><i>Long-term effects</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The effect of an impairment is long-term if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>it has lasted for at least 12 months,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>it is likely to last for at least 12 months, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>it is likely to last for the rest of the life of the person affected.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If an impairment ceases to have a substantial adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, it is to be treated as continuing to have that effect if that effect is likely to recur.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), the likelihood of an effect recurring is to be disregarded in such circumstances as may be prescribed.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Regulations may prescribe circumstances in which, despite sub-paragraph (1), an effect is to be treated as being, or as not being, long-term.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-1-crossheading-severe-disfigurement"><heading><i>Severe disfigurement</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>An impairment which consists of a severe disfigurement is to be treated as having a substantial adverse effect on the ability of the person concerned to carry out normal day-to-day activities.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Regulations may provide that in prescribed circumstances a severe disfigurement is not to be treated as having that effect.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>The regulations may, in particular, make provision in relation to deliberately acquired disfigurement.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-1-crossheading-substantial-adverse-effects"><heading><i>Substantial adverse effects</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><content><p>Regulations may make provision for an effect of a prescribed description on the ability of a person to carry out normal day-to-day activities to be treated as being, or as not being, a substantial adverse effect.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-1-crossheading-effect-of-medical-treatment"><heading><i>Effect of medical treatment</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>An impairment is to be treated as having a substantial adverse effect on the ability of the person concerned to carry out normal day-to-day activities if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>measures are being taken to treat or correct it, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>but for that, it would be likely to have that effect.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-measures" eId="term-measures">Measures</term>” includes, in particular, medical treatment and the use of a prosthesis or other aid.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Sub-paragraph (1) does not apply—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>in relation to the impairment of a person's sight, to the extent that the impairment is, in the person's case, correctable by spectacles or contact lenses or in such other ways as may be prescribed;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>in relation to such other impairments as may be prescribed, in such circumstances as are prescribed.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-1-crossheading-normal-daytoday-activities"><heading><i><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce" class="commentary"/>Normal day-to-day activities</ins></i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5A" class="schProv1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">5A</ins></num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">(1)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">This paragraph has effect for the purposes of the application to the protected characteristic of disability of—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5A-1-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">Part 5 (work);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5A-1-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">Part 8 (prohibited conduct: ancillary), so far as relating to Part 5;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5A-1-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">Part 10 (contracts), so far as relating to Part 5;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5A-1-d"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">Schedule 21 (reasonable adjustments: supplementary), so far as applying for the purposes of Schedule 8.</ins></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">References in the relevant provisions to a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities are to be taken as including references to the person’s ability to participate fully and effectively in working life on an equal basis with other workers.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">(3)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">The “relevant provisions” are—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5A-3-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">section 6 (disability);</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5A-3-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">other provisions of this Schedule;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-5A-3-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">(c)</ins></num><content><p><ins class="last" ukl:ChangeId="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce-1704985293493" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-6e8b8b12483831dda72092afea73fcce">regulations under this Schedule (whenever made).</ins></p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-1-crossheading-certain-medical-conditions"><heading><i>Certain medical conditions</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Cancer, <abbr class="acronym" title="Human Immunodeficiency Virus">HIV</abbr> infection and multiple sclerosis are each a disability.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-6-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p><abbr class="acronym" title="Human Immunodeficiency Virus">HIV</abbr> infection is infection by a virus capable of causing the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-1-crossheading-deemed-disability"><heading><i>Deemed disability</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Regulations may provide for persons of prescribed descriptions to be treated as having disabilities.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The regulations may prescribe circumstances in which a person who has a disability is to be treated as no longer having the disability.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>This paragraph does not affect the other provisions of this Schedule.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-1-crossheading-progressive-conditions"><heading><i>Progressive conditions</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>This paragraph applies to a person (P) if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>P has a progressive condition,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>as a result of that condition P has an impairment which has (or had) an effect on P's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, but</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the effect is not (or was not) a substantial adverse effect.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>P is to be taken to have an impairment which has a substantial adverse effect if the condition is likely to result in P having such an impairment.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>Regulations may make provision for a condition of a prescribed description to be treated as being, or as not being, progressive.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-1-crossheading-past-disabilities"><heading><i>Past disabilities</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A question as to whether a person had a disability at a particular time (“<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-time" eId="term-the-relevant-time">the relevant time</term>”) is to be determined, for the purposes of section 6, as if the provisions of, or made under, this Act were in force when the act complained of was done had been in force at the relevant time.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>The relevant time may be a time before the coming into force of the provision of this Act to which the question relates.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-1-part-2"><num><b>Part 2</b></num><heading>Guidance</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-2-crossheading-preliminary"><heading><i>Preliminary</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><content><p>This Part of this Schedule applies in relation to guidance referred to in section 6(5).</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-2-crossheading-examples"><heading><i>Examples</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>The guidance may give examples of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>effects which it would, or would not, be reasonable, in relation to particular activities, to regard as substantial adverse effects;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>substantial adverse effects which it would, or would not, be reasonable to regard as long-term.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-2-crossheading-adjudicating-bodies"><heading><i>Adjudicating bodies</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In determining whether a person is a disabled person, an adjudicating body must take account of such guidance as it thinks is relevant.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>An adjudicating body is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a court;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a tribunal;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-12-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a person (other than a court or tribunal) who may decide a claim relating to a contravention of Part 6 (education).</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-2-crossheading-representations"><heading><i>Representations</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><intro><p>Before issuing the guidance, the Minister must—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>publish a draft of it;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>consider any representations made to the Minister about the draft;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-13-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>make such modifications as the Minister thinks appropriate in the light of the representations.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-2-crossheading-parliamentary-procedure"><heading><i>Parliamentary procedure</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>If the Minister decides to proceed with proposed guidance, a draft of it must be laid before Parliament.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>If, before the end of the 40-day period, either House resolves not to approve the draft, the Minister must take no further steps in relation to the proposed guidance.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>If no such resolution is made before the end of that period, the Minister must issue the guidance in the form of the draft.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph (2) does not prevent a new draft of proposed guidance being laid before Parliament.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>The 40-day period—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>begins on the date on which the draft is laid before both Houses (or, if laid before each House on a different date, on the later date);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>does not include a period during which Parliament is prorogued or dissolved;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-14-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>does not include a period during which both Houses are adjourned for more than 4 days.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-2-crossheading-commencement"><heading><i>Commencement</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>The guidance comes into force on the day appointed by order by the Minister.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-1-part-2-crossheading-revision-and-revocation"><heading><i>Revision and revocation</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16" class="schProv1"><num>16</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>The Minister may—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>revise the whole or part of guidance and re-issue it;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>by order revoke guidance.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-1-paragraph-16-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A reference to guidance includes a reference to guidance which has been revised and re-issued.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></part></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>SCHEDULE 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 31</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Services and public functions: reasonable adjustments</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-preliminary"><heading><i>Preliminary</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><content><p>This Schedule applies where a duty to make reasonable adjustments is imposed on A by this Part.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-the-duty"><heading><i>The duty</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>A must comply with the first, second and third requirements.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>For the purposes of this paragraph, the reference in section 20(3), (4) or (5) to a disabled person is to disabled persons generally.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p><mod>Section 20 has effect as if, in subsection (4), for “to avoid the disadvantage” there were substituted—<quotedStructure startQuote="&#x201C;" endQuote="&#x201D;" uk:context="body" uk:docName="ukpga" ukl:TargetClass="primary" ukl:TargetSubClass="unknown" ukl:Context="main" ukl:Format="default"><level class="para1"><num>(a)</num><content><p>to avoid the disadvantage, or</p></content></level><level class="para1"><num>(b)</num><content><p>to adopt a reasonable alternative method of providing the service or exercising the function.</p></content></level></quotedStructure></mod></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In relation to each requirement, the relevant matter is the provision of the service, or the exercise of the function, by A.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Being placed at a substantial disadvantage in relation to the exercise of a function means—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>if a benefit is or may be conferred in the exercise of the function, being placed at a substantial disadvantage in relation to the conferment of the benefit, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>if a person is or may be subjected to a detriment in the exercise of the function, suffering an unreasonably adverse experience when being subjected to the detriment.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>In relation to the second requirement, a physical feature includes a physical feature brought by or on behalf of A, in the course of providing the service or exercising the function, on to premises other than those that A occupies (as well as including a physical feature in or on premises that A occupies).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-7"><num>(7)</num><intro><p>If A is a service-provider, nothing in this paragraph requires A to take a step which would fundamentally alter—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the nature of the service, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the nature of A's trade or profession.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>If A exercises a public function, nothing in this paragraph requires A to take a step which A has no power to take.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-special-provision-about-transport"><heading><i>Special provision about transport</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies where A is concerned with the provision of a service which involves transporting people by land, air or water.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>It is never reasonable for A to have to take a step which would—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>involve the alteration or removal of a physical feature of a vehicle used in providing the service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>affect whether vehicles are provided;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>affect what vehicles are provided;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>affect what happens in the vehicle while someone is travelling in it.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>But, for the purpose of complying with the first or third requirement, A may not rely on sub-paragraph (2)(b), (c) or (d) if the vehicle concerned is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a hire-vehicle designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers, comprising more than 8 seats in addition to the driver's seat and having a maximum mass not exceeding 5 tonnes,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a hire-vehicle designed and constructed for the carriage of goods and having a maximum mass not exceeding 3.5 tonnes,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a vehicle licensed under section 48 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 or section 7 of the Private Hire Vehicles (London) Act 1998 (or under a provision of a local Act corresponding to either of those provisions),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a private hire car (within the meaning of section 23 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>a public service vehicle (within the meaning given by section 1 of the Public Passenger Vehicles Act 1981),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a vehicle built or adapted to carry passengers on a railway or tramway (within the meaning, in each case, of the Transport and Works Act 1992),</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3-g"><num>(g)</num><content><p>a taxi,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3-h"><num>(h)</num><content><p>a vehicle deployed to transport the driver and passengers of a vehicle that has broken down or is involved in an accident, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-3-i"><num>(i)</num><content><p>a vehicle deployed on a system using a mode of guided transport (within the meaning of the Transport and Works Act 1992).</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>In so far as the second requirement requires A to adopt a reasonable alternative method of providing the service to disabled persons, A may not, for the purpose of complying with the requirement, rely on sub-paragraph (2)(b), (c) or (d) if the vehicle is within sub-paragraph (3)(h).</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content><p>A may not, for the purpose of complying with the first, second or third requirement rely on sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph if A provides the service by way of a hire-vehicle built to carry no more than 8 passengers.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6"><num>(6)</num><intro><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph (5) in its application to the second requirement, a part of a vehicle is to be regarded as a physical feature if it requires alteration in order to facilitate the provision of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>hand controls to enable a disabled person to operate braking and accelerator systems in the vehicle, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>facilities for the stowage of a wheelchair.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-7"><num>(7)</num><content><p>For the purposes of sub-paragraph (6)(a), fixed seating and in-built electrical systems are not physical features; and for the purposes of sub-paragraph (6)(b), fixed seating is not a physical feature.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-8"><num>(8)</num><content><p>In the case of a vehicle within sub-paragraph (3), a relevant device is not an auxiliary aid for the purposes of the third requirement.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-9"><num>(9)</num><content><p>A relevant device is a device or structure, or equipment, the installation, operation or maintenance of which would necessitate making a permanent alteration to, or which would have a permanent effect on, the internal or external fabric of the vehicle.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-10"><num>(10)</num><content><p>Regulations may amend this paragraph so as to provide for sub-paragraph (2) not to apply, or to apply only so far as is prescribed, in relation to vehicles of a prescribed description.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-2-crossheading-interpretation"><heading><i>Interpretation</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>This paragraph applies for the purposes of paragraph 3.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A “hire-vehicle” is a vehicle hired (by way of a trade) under a hiring agreement to which section 66 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>A “taxi”, in England and Wales, is a vehicle—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>licensed under section 37 of the Town Police Clauses Act 1847,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>licensed under section 6 of the Metropolitan Public Carriage Act 1869, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>drawn by one or more persons or animals.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4"><num>(4)</num><intro><p>A “taxi”, in Scotland, is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a hire car engaged, by arrangements made in a public place between the person to be transported (or a person acting on that person's behalf) and the driver, for a journey starting there and then, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a vehicle drawn by one or more persons or animals.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer></hcontainer><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>SCHEDULE 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote"><p>Section 31</p></authorialNote></num><heading>Services and public functions: exceptions</heading><part eId="schedule-3-part-1"><num><b>Part 1</b></num><heading>Constitutional matters</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-1-crossheading-parliament"><heading><i>Parliament</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Section 29 does not apply to the exercise of—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a function of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a function exercisable in connection with proceedings in Parliament.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>Sub-paragraph (1) does not permit anything to be done to or in relation to an individual unless it is done by or in pursuance of a resolution or other deliberation of either House or of a Committee of either House.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-1-crossheading-legislation"><heading><i>Legislation</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Section 29 does not apply to preparing, making or considering—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>an Act of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a Bill for an Act of Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>an Act of the Scottish Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a Bill for an Act of the Scottish Parliament;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>an Act of the National Assembly for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>a Bill for an Act of the National Assembly for Wales.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Section 29 does not apply to preparing, making, approving or considering—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Measure of the National Assembly for Wales;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>a proposed Measure of the National Assembly for Wales.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro><p>Section 29 does not apply to preparing, making, confirming, approving or considering an instrument which is made under an enactment by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a Minister of the Crown;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Scottish Ministers or a member of the Scottish Executive;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister for Wales or the Counsel General to the Welsh Assembly Government.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content><p>Section 29 does not apply to preparing, making, confirming, approving or considering an instrument to which paragraph 6(a) of Schedule 2 to the Synodical Government Measure 1969 (1969 <abbr title="Number">No.</abbr> 2) (Measures, Canons, Acts of Synod, orders, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr>) applies.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5"><num>(5)</num><intro><p>Section 29 does not apply to anything done in connection with the preparation, making, consideration, approval or confirmation of an instrument made by—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>Her Majesty in Council;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Privy Council.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content><p>Section 29 does not apply to anything done in connection with the imposition of a requirement or condition which comes within Schedule 22 (statutory provisions).</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-1-crossheading-judicial-functions"><heading><i>Judicial functions</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>Section 29 does not apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>a judicial function;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>anything done on behalf of, or on the instructions of, a person exercising a judicial function;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>a decision not to commence or continue criminal proceedings;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>anything done for the purpose of reaching, or in pursuance of, a decision not to commence or continue criminal proceedings.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A reference in sub-paragraph (1) to a judicial function includes a reference to a judicial function conferred on a person other than a court or tribunal.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-1-crossheading-armed-forces"><heading><i>Armed forces</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 29(6), so far as relating to relevant discrimination, does not apply to anything done for the purpose of ensuring the combat effectiveness of the armed forces.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>“Relevant discrimination” is—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>age discrimination;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>disability discrimination;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>gender reassignment discrimination;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>sex discrimination.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-1-crossheading-security-services-etc"><heading><i>Security services, <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr></i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><intro><p>Section 29 does not apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Security Service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Secret Intelligence Service;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Government Communications Headquarters;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-5-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>a part of the armed forces which is, in accordance with a requirement of the Secretary of State, assisting the Government Communications Headquarters.</p></content></level></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-3-part-2"><num><b>Part 2</b></num><heading>Education</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><intro><p>In its application to a local authority in England and Wales, section 29, so far as relating to age discrimination or religious or belief-related discrimination, does not apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the exercise of the authority's functions under section 14 of the Education Act 1996 (provision of schools);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the exercise of its function under section 13 of that Act in so far as it relates to a function of its under section 14 of that Act.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><intro><p>In its application to an education authority, section 29, so far as relating to age discrimination or religious or belief-related discrimination, does not apply to—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the exercise of the authority's functions under section 17 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (provision of schools);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the exercise of its functions under section 1 of that Act, section 2 of the Standards in Scotland's Schools <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr> Act 2000 (asp 6) or section 4 or 5 of the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 4) (general responsibility for education) in so far as it relates to a matter specified in paragraph (a);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the exercise of its functions under subsection (1) of section 50 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (education of pupils in exceptional circumstances) in so far as it consists of making arrangements of the description referred to in subsection (2) of that section.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>In its application to a local authority in England and Wales or an education authority, section 29, so far as relating to sex discrimination, does not apply to the exercise of the authority's functions in relation to the establishment of a school.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-8-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>But nothing in sub-paragraph (1) is to be taken as disapplying section 29 in relation to the exercise of the authority's functions under section 14 of the Education Act 1996 or section 17 of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><intro><p>Section 29, so far as relating to age discrimination, does not apply in relation to anything done in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the curriculum of a school,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>admission to a school,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>transport to or from a school, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-9-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the establishment, alteration or closure of schools.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10" class="schProv1"><num>10</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-1"><num>(1)</num><content><p>Section 29, so far as relating to disability discrimination, does not require a local authority in England or Wales exercising functions under the Education Acts or an education authority exercising relevant functions to remove or alter a physical feature.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>Relevant functions are functions under—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the Education (Scotland) Act 1980,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the Education (Scotland) Act 1996,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the Standards in Scotland's Schools <abbr title="et cetera" xml:lang="la">etc.</abbr> Act 2000, or</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-10-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11" class="schProv1"><num>11</num><intro><p>Section 29, so far as relating to religious or belief-related discrimination, does not apply in relation to anything done in connection with—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the curriculum of a school;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>admission to a school which has a religious ethos;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>acts of worship or other religious observance organised by or on behalf of a school (whether or not forming part of the curriculum);</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the responsible body of a school which has a religious ethos;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-e"><num>(e)</num><content><p>transport to or from a school;</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-11-f"><num>(f)</num><content><p>the establishment, alteration or closure of schools.</p></content></level></paragraph><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-12" class="schProv1"><num>12</num><content><p>This Part of this Schedule is to be construed in accordance with Chapter 1 of Part 6.</p></content></paragraph></part><part eId="schedule-3-part-3"><num><b>Part 3</b></num><heading>Health and care</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-3-crossheading-blood-services"><heading><i>Blood services</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13" class="schProv1"><num>13</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A person operating a blood service does not contravene section 29 only by refusing to accept a donation of an individual's blood if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the refusal is because of an assessment of the risk to the public, or to the individual, based on clinical, epidemiological or other data obtained from a source on which it is reasonable to rely, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>the refusal is reasonable.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-2"><num>(2)</num><content><p>A blood service is a service for the collection and distribution of human blood for the purposes of medical services.</p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-13-3"><num>(3)</num><content><p>“<term refersTo="#term-blood" eId="term-blood">Blood</term>” includes blood components.</p></content></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-3-crossheading-health-and-safety"><heading><i>Health and safety</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14" class="schProv1"><num>14</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1"><num>(1)</num><intro><p>A service-provider (A) who refuses to provide the service to a pregnant woman does not discriminate against her in contravention of section 29 because she is pregnant if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>A reasonably believes that providing her with the service would, because she is pregnant, create a risk to her health or safety,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>A refuses to provide the service to persons with other physical conditions, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>the reason for that refusal is that A reasonably believes that providing the service to such persons would create a risk to their health or safety.</p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-2"><num>(2)</num><intro><p>A service-provider (A) who provides, or offers to provide, the service to a pregnant woman on conditions does not discriminate against her in contravention of section 29 because she is pregnant if—</p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p>the conditions are intended to remove or reduce a risk to her health or safety,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><p>A reasonably believes that the provision of the service without the conditions would create a risk to her health or safety,</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><p>A imposes conditions on the provision of the service to persons with other physical conditions, and</p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-14-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><p>the reason for the imposition of those conditions is that A reasonably believes that the provision of the service to such persons without those conditions would create a risk to their health or safety.</p></content></level></subparagraph></paragraph></hcontainer><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-3-crossheading-care-within-the-family"><heading><i>Care within the family</i></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15" class="schProv1"><num>15</num><content><p>A person (A) does not contravene section 29 only by participating in arrangements under which (whether or not for reward) A takes into A's home, and treats as members of A's family, persons requiring particular care and attention.</p></content></paragraph></hcontainer></part><part eId="schedule-3-part-4"><num><b>Part 4</b></num><heading>Immigration</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="schedule-3-part-4-crossheading-age"><heading><b><ins class="first" ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#c21909121" class="commentary"/>Age</ins></b></heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A" class="schProv1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">15A</ins></num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-1"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(1)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">This paragraph applies in relation to age discrimination.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-2"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(2)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">Section 29 does not apply to anything done by a relevant person in the exercise of </ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-fb1075ee1ea918447d6d912ea6db3fc5-1620642150534" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-fb1075ee1ea918447d6d912ea6db3fc5"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-fb1075ee1ea918447d6d912ea6db3fc5" class="commentary"/>relevant functions</ins></ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">.</ins></p></content></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-3"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(3)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">A relevant person is —</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-3-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">a Minister of the Crown acting personally, or</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-3-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">a person acting in accordance with a relevant authorisation.</ins></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-4"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(4)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">A relevant authorisation is a requirement imposed or express authorisation given—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-4-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">with respect to a particular case or class of case, </ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-406b54a336e4f69250d37befcc69ef8a-1620642210750" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-406b54a336e4f69250d37befcc69ef8a"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-406b54a336e4f69250d37befcc69ef8a" class="commentary"/>by or under anything mentioned in sub-paragraph (5)(a) to (c)</ins></ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">;</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-4-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">with respect to a particular class of case, by a relevant enactment or by an instrument made under or by virtue of a relevant enactment.</ins></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-5"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(5)</ins></num><intro><p> <ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121"><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-7497468f7406c914db38fd75d4587cfc-1620642280757" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7497468f7406c914db38fd75d4587cfc"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-7497468f7406c914db38fd75d4587cfc" class="commentary"/>“</ins></ins><term refersTo="#term-relevant-functions" eId="term-relevant-functions"><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-7497468f7406c914db38fd75d4587cfc-1620642280757" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7497468f7406c914db38fd75d4587cfc">Relevant functions</ins></ins></term><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121"><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-7497468f7406c914db38fd75d4587cfc-1620642280757" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-7497468f7406c914db38fd75d4587cfc">” means functions exercisable by virtue of </ins></ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121"> —</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-5-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">the Immigration Acts,</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-5-b"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(b)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997, </ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121"><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-db6aa573a2100af47e8cefe3025a9c3d-1620642338487" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-db6aa573a2100af47e8cefe3025a9c3d"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-db6aa573a2100af47e8cefe3025a9c3d" class="commentary"/>or</ins></ins> </p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-5-c"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(c)</ins></num><content><p> <ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121"><ins class="substitution first" ukl:ChangeId="key-65646033edc253599ec9029cfa018a5f-1620642408494" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-65646033edc253599ec9029cfa018a5f"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-65646033edc253599ec9029cfa018a5f" class="commentary"/>anything which forms part of </ins></ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-65646033edc253599ec9029cfa018a5f-1620642408494" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-65646033edc253599ec9029cfa018a5f"><ins class="substitution first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-94850ee0968e4132d67d07947de6fa10-1704987207874" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-94850ee0968e4132d67d07947de6fa10"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-94850ee0968e4132d67d07947de6fa10" class="commentary"/>assimilated law and was made under section 2(2) of, or paragraph 1A of Schedule 2 to, the European Communities Act 1972 or forms part of assimilated law by virtue of section 3</ins></ins></ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121"><ins class="substitution" ukl:ChangeId="key-65646033edc253599ec9029cfa018a5f-1620642408494" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-65646033edc253599ec9029cfa018a5f"> of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and </ins></ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121"><ins class="substitution last" ukl:ChangeId="key-65646033edc253599ec9029cfa018a5f-1620642408494" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-65646033edc253599ec9029cfa018a5f"><ins class="first last" ukl:ChangeId="key-13916b90681e0b7eb65b54bff2c65cd4-1704987295705" ukl:CommentaryRef="key-13916b90681e0b7eb65b54bff2c65cd4"><noteRef uk:name="commentary" href="#key-13916b90681e0b7eb65b54bff2c65cd4" class="commentary"/>(in either case)</ins></ins></ins><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121"> relates to immigration or asylum. </ins><noteRef href="#key-32a442133e65593f32ae8cf1c7d7a661" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">...</ins></p></content></level><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-5-d"><num><noteRef href="#key-32a442133e65593f32ae8cf1c7d7a661" uk:name="commentary" ukl:Name="CommentaryRef" class="commentary"/><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(d)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .</ins></p></content></level></subparagraph><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-6"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(6)</ins></num><intro><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">The reference in sub-paragraph (5)(a) to the Immigration Acts does not include a reference to—</ins></p></intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-15A-6-a"><num><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">(a)</ins></num><content><p><ins ukl:ChangeId="d29p22636" ukl:CommentaryRef="c21909121">