Equality Act 2006

Freedom of information

48

In Part VI of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36) (public bodies) at the appropriate place insert— “ The Commission for Equality and Human Rights. ”

Part 5 — Disability Committee

Establishment

49

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Membership

50

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

51

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Functions

52

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

53

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

54

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Resources

55

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Report

56

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5-year review

57

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

59

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

60

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

61

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

63

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

64

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCHEDULE 2

Introduction

1

This Schedule applies to—

• (a) inquiries under section 16,

• (b) investigations under section 20, and

• (c) assessments under section 31.

Terms of reference

2

Before conducting an inquiry the Commission shall—

• (a) publish the terms of reference of the inquiry in a manner that the Commission thinks is likely to bring the inquiry to the attention of persons whom it concerns or who are likely to be interested in it, and

• (b) in particular, give notice of the terms of reference to any persons specified in them.

3

Before conducting an investigation the Commission shall—

• (a) prepare terms of reference specifying the person to be investigated and the nature of the unlawful act which the Commission suspects,

• (b) give the person to be investigated notice of the proposed terms of reference,

• (c) give the person to be investigated an opportunity to make representations about the proposed terms of reference,

• (d) consider any representations made, and

• (e) publish the terms of reference once settled.

4

Before conducting an assessment of a person's compliance with a duty the Commission shall—

• (a) prepare terms of reference,

• (b) give the person notice of the proposed terms of reference,

• (c) give the person an opportunity to make representations about the proposed terms of reference,

• (d) consider any representations made, and

• (e) publish the terms of reference once settled.

5

Paragraphs 2 to 4 shall apply in relation to revised terms of reference as they apply in relation to original terms of reference.

Representations

6

• (1) The Commission shall make arrangements for giving persons an opportunity to make representations in relation to inquiries, investigations and assessments.

• (2) In particular, in the course of an investigation, inquiry or assessment the Commission must give any person specified in the terms of reference an opportunity to make representations.

7

Arrangements under paragraph 6 may (but need not) include arrangements for oral representations.

8

• (1) The Commission shall consider representations made in relation to an inquiry, investigation or assessment.

• (2) But the Commission may, where they think it appropriate, refuse to consider representations—

• (a) made neither by nor on behalf of a person specified in the terms of reference, or

• (b) made on behalf of a person specified in the terms of reference by a person who is not a relevant lawyer.

• (2A) “Relevant lawyer” means—

• (a) an advocate or solicitor in Scotland, or

• (b) 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 (within the meaning of that Act).

• (3) If the Commission refuse to consider representations in reliance on sub-paragraph (2) they shall give the person who makes them written notice of the Commission's decision and the reasons for it.

Evidence

9

In the course of an inquiry, investigation or assessment the Commission may give a notice under this paragraph to any person.

10

• (1) A notice given to a person under paragraph 9 may require him—

• (a) to provide information in his possession,

• (b) to produce documents in his possession, or

• (c) to give oral evidence.

• (2) A notice under paragraph 9 may include provision about—

• (a) the form of information, documents or evidence;

• (b) timing.

• (3) A notice under paragraph 9—

• (a) may not require a person to provide information that he is prohibited from disclosing by virtue of an enactment,

• (b) may not require a person to do anything that he could not be compelled to do in proceedings before the High Court or the Court of Session, and

• (c) may not require a person to attend at a place unless the Commission undertakes to pay the expenses of his journey.

11

The recipient of a notice under paragraph 9 may apply to the county court (in England and Wales) or to the sheriff (in Scotland) to have the notice cancelled on the grounds that the requirement imposed by the notice is—

• (a) unnecessary having regard to the purpose of the inquiry, investigation or assessment to which the notice relates, or

• (b) otherwise unreasonable.

12

• (1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the Commission thinks that a person—

• (a) has failed without reasonable excuse to comply with a notice under paragraph 9, or

• (b) is likely to fail without reasonable excuse to comply with a notice under paragraph 9.

• (2) The Commission may apply to the county court (in England and Wales) or to the sheriff (in Scotland) for an order requiring a person to take such steps as may be specified in the order to comply with the notice.

13

• (1) A person commits an offence if without reasonable excuse he—

• (a) fails to comply with a notice under paragraph 9 or an order under paragraph 12(2),

• (b) falsifies anything provided or produced in accordance with a notice under paragraph 9 or an order under paragraph 12(2), or

• (c) makes a false statement in giving oral evidence in accordance with a notice under paragraph 9.

• (2) A person who is guilty of an offence under this paragraph shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

14

• (1) Where a person is given a notice under paragraph 9 he shall disregard it, and notify the Commission that he is disregarding it, in so far as he thinks it would require him—

• (a) to disclose sensitive information within the meaning of paragraph 5 of Schedule 1 to the Justice and Security Act 2013 (Intelligence and Security Committeeof Parliament),

• (b) to disclose information which might lead to the identification of an employee or agent of an intelligence service (other than one whose identity is already known to the Commission),

• (c) to disclose information which might provide details of processes used in recruiting, selecting or training employees or agents of an intelligence service,

• (d) to disclose information which might provide details of, or cannot practicably be separated from, information falling within any of paragraphs (a) to (c), or

• (e) to make a disclosure of information relating to an intelligence service which would prejudice the interests of national security.

• (2) In sub-paragraph (1) “intelligence service” means—

• (a) the Security Service,

• (b) the Secret Intelligence Service, and

• (c) the Government Communications Headquarters.

• (3) Where in response to a notice under paragraph 9 a person gives a notice to the Commission under sub-paragraph (1) above—

• (a) paragraphs 12 and 13 shall not apply in relation to that part of the notice under paragraph 9 to which the notice under sub-paragraph (1) above relates,

• (b) the Commission may apply to the tribunal established by section 65 of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (c. 23) for an order requiring the person to take such steps as may be specified in the order to comply with the notice,

• (c) the following provisions of that Act shall apply in relation to proceedings under this paragraph as they apply in relation to proceedings under that Act (with any necessary modifications)—

• (i) section 67(7), (8) and (10) to (12) (determination),

• (ii) section 68 (procedure), and

• (iii) section 69 (rules), and

• (d) the tribunal shall determine proceedings under this paragraph by considering the opinion of the person who gave the notice under sub-paragraph (1) above in accordance with the principles that would be applied by a court on an application for judicial review of the giving of the notice.

• (4) Where the Commission receives information or documents from or relating to an intelligence service in response to a notice under paragraph 9, the Commission shall store and use the information or documents in accordance with any arrangements specified by the Secretary of State.

• (5) The recipient of a notice under paragraph 9 may apply to the High Court (in England and Wales) or the Court of Session (in Scotland) to have the notice cancelled on the grounds that the requirement imposed by the notice is undesirable for reasons of national security, other than for the reason that it would require a disclosure of a kind to which sub-paragraph (1) above applies.

Reports

15

The Commission shall publish a report of its findings on an inquiry, investigation or assessment.

Recommendations

16

• (1) The Commission may make recommendations—

• (a) as part of a report of an inquiry, investigation or assessment under paragraph 15, or

• (b) in respect of a matter arising in the course of an inquiry, investigation or assessment.

• (2) A recommendation may be addressed to any class of person.

Effect of report

17

• (1) A court or tribunal—

• (a) may have regard to a finding of the report of an inquiry, investigation or assessment, but

• (b) shall not treat it as conclusive.

18

A person to whom a recommendation in the report of an inquiry, investigation or assessment is addressed shall have regard to it.

Courts and tribunals

19

An inquiry, investigation or assessment may not question (whether expressly or by necessary implication) the findings of a court or tribunal.

Intelligence services

20

• (1) An inquiry may not consider—

• (a) whether an intelligence service has acted (or is acting) in a way which is incompatible with a person's human rights, or

• (b) other matters concerning human rights in relation to an intelligence service.

• (2) In this paragraph “intelligence service” has the same meaning as in paragraph 14.

SCHEDULE 3

Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

1

In Schedule 1 to the Public Records Act 1958 (definition of public records) omit the reference to the Disability Rights Commission.

Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13)

2

In Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (departments, &c. subject to investigation) omit the references to—

• (a) the Commission for Racial Equality,

• (b) the Disability Rights Commission, and

• (c) the Equal Opportunities Commission.

Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11)

3

In Schedule 1 to the Superannuation Act 1972 (employments) omit the references to—

• (a) the Commission for Racial Equality,

• (b) the Disability Rights Commission, and

• (c) the Equal Opportunities Commission.

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24)

4

• (1) The House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 shall be amended as follows.

• (2) In Part II of Schedule 1 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) omit the references to—

• (a) the Commission for Racial Equality,

• (b) the Disability Rights Commission, and

• (c) the Equal Opportunities Commission.

• (3) In Part III of Schedule 1 (disqualifying offices) omit the references to—

• (a) Additional Commissioner of the Commission for Racial Equality, and

• (b) Additional Commissioner of the Equal Opportunities Commission.

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25)

5

• (1) The Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 shall be amended as follows.

• (2) In Part II of Schedule 1 (bodies of which all members are disqualified) omit the references to—

• (a) the Commission for Racial Equality,

• (b) the Disability Rights Commission, and

• (c) the Equal Opportunities Commission.

• (3) In Part III of Schedule 1 (disqualifying offices) omit the references to—

• (a) Additional Commissioner of the Commission for Racial Equality, and

• (b) Additional Commissioner of the Equal Opportunities Commission.

Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (c. 65)

6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

12

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

18

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

20

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74)

21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

22

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

27

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

29

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

31

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

32

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

34

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

35

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

36

The Estate Agents Act 1979 shall be amended as follows.

37

In section 9(6) (provision of information to Office of Fair Trading)—

• (a) for paragraph (a) substitute—

(a) the Commission for Equality and Human Rights, and

, and

• (b) paragraph (c) (and the word “and” immediately before it) shall cease to have effect.

38

• (1) Schedule 1 shall be amended as follows.

• (2) For paragraph 2(b) to (d) substitute—

(b) where he has been given an unlawful act notice under section 21 of the Equality Act 2006 and no appeal under that section is pending or can be brought; (c) where he is the subject of an injunction, interdict or order under section 24 (unlawful acts) or 25 (unlawful advertising, pressure, &c.) of the Equality Act 2006; (d) where— (i) a county court has determined in accordance with section 25 of the Equality Act 2006 that he committed an act which is unlawful under section 38, 39 or 40 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 or section 29, 30 or 31 of the Race Relations Act 1976 (unlawful advertising, pressure, &c.), and (ii) no appeal under section 25 of the Equality Act 2006 is pending or can be brought (disregarding an appeal out of time);

.

• (3) Paragraph 2(f) to (h) shall cease to have effect.

• (4) In the words following paragraph 2(h) after “injunction” insert “ , interdict ”.

• (5) In paragraph 4(1) and (2) omit—

• (a) the words “and notices”, and

• (b) the words “(1) and”.

Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 47)

39

• (1) The Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 shall be amended as follows.

• (2) In section 4(2) (sums which may be paid out of the Scottish Legal Aid Fund), after paragraph (ab) insert—

(ac) any sums payable by the Board under section 17(2D) of this Act;

.

• (3) In section 17 (contributions and payments out of property recovered), after subsection (2B) insert—

(2C) Subsection (2D) below applies where, after applying sums paid to the Board under subsection (2A) above in respect of the expenses of any party in any proceedings— (a) there is a surplus in the Fund on the account of the party; and (b) the party received, in respect of the same proceedings, assistance from the Commission for Equality and Human Rights under section 28 of the Equality Act 2006 (power of the Commission to provide legal assistance). (2D) The Board shall apply the surplus to pay to the Commission any sums due to it under section 29(2) of that Act (Commission's entitlement to recover expenses incurred in providing assistance) in respect of the assistance provided by it to the party.

Employment Act 1989 (c. 38)

40

In section 28(2) of the Employment Act 1989 (orders) for “Equal Opportunities Commission” substitute “ Commission for Equality and Human Rights ”.

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50)

41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

42

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

43

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

45

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

46

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

47

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

48

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

50

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

51

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

52

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

53

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

54

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

55

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

56

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (c. 17)

57

After section 21(1)(gb) of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (jurisdiction of Employment Appeal Tribunal) insert—

(gc) the Equality Act 2006,

.

Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 (c. 49)

58

In section 8A(4)(a) of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, for “Commission for Racial Equality;” substitute “ Commission for Equality and Human Rights; ”.

Disability Rights Commission Act 1999 (c. 17)

59

The Disability Rights Commission Act 1999 shall cease to have effect.

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)

60

In Part VI of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (public bodies) omit the references to—

• (a) the Commission for Racial Equality,

• (b) the Disability Rights Commission, and

• (c) the Equal Opportunities Commission.

Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24)

61

In Schedule 4 to the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (disclosure)—

• (a) paragraphs 13, 14 and 46 shall cease to have effect, and

• (b) after paragraph 53A insert—

(53B) Section 6 of the Equality Act 2006.

Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 10)

62

In paragraph 8(e) of Schedule 5 to the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001, for “Disability Rights Commission” substitute “ Commission for Equality and Human Rights ”.

Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 01)

63

In each of the following provisions of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006, for “Disability Rights Commission” substitute “ Commission for Equality and Human Rights ”

• (a) section 53(1)(g),

• (b) section 65(4), and

• (c) section 67(2)(b)(i).

SCHEDULE 4

Establishment

Application to restrain unlawful advertising, pressure, &c.

Public sector duties: assessment

Conciliation

Legal assistance: costs

Legal assistance: costs

Equality and human rights enactments

Unlawful

Public authorities: general

Legal assistance

Legal assistance: costs

Judicial review and other legal proceedings

Regulations for Northern Ireland

Religion and belief

General duty to promote equality, &c.

Regulations for Northern Ireland

Codes of practice

National security

Repeals

Membership

Tenure

Chairman

Procedure

Staff

Investigating Commissioners

Delegation

Committees

Scotland Committee

Wales Committee

Annual report

Savings

Remuneration, &c.

Secretary of State

Charging

Accounts

Financial year

Status

Supervision

Disqualifications

Records

Freedom of information

Establishment

Membership

Functions

Resources

Report

5-year review

Introduction

Terms of reference

Representations

Evidence

Reports

Recommendations

Effect of report

Courts and tribunals

Intelligence services

Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51)

Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13)

Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11)

House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24)

Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25)

Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (c. 65)

Race Relations Act 1976 (c. 74)

Estate Agents Act 1979 (c. 38)

Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 47)

Employment Act 1989 (c. 38)

Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (c. 50)

Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (c. 17)

Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 (c. 49)

Disability Rights Commission Act 1999 (c. 17)

Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36)

Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24)

Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 (asp 10)

Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 01)

Editorial notes

[^c2035029]: Act: transfer of functions (with exceptions) (12.10.2007) by The Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2914), art. 3(2)(f)

[^c2035017]: Words in s. 11(3)(b)(ii) substituted by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 113, the amending provision coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) - see Government of Wales Act 2006, ss. 46, 161(5)

[^c2034764]: S. 14(1)(i) and preceding word inserted (1.10.2006) by The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1031), reg. 49(1), Sch. 8 para. 38(3) (with regs. 44-46)

[^c2034800]: S. 14(5)(7)-(10): "Minister" substituted (12.10.2007) for "Secretary of State" in each place by The Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2914), art. 8, Sch. para. 16(d)

[^c2034798]: Words in s. 14(9) substituted by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 114 the amending provision coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) - Government of Wales Act 2006 (c. 32), ss. 46, 161(5)

[^c2035033]: S. 21(1)(a) applied (with modifications) (1.10.2007) by The Equality Act 2006 (Dissolution of Commissions and Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2602), art. 5(3)

[^c2035040]: S. 32(8) applied (with modifications) (1.10.2007) by The Equality Act 2006 (Dissolution of Commissions and Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2602), art. 5(4)

[^c2034840]: Words in s. 38(5) substituted (6.4.2006) by virtue of The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/246), reg. 20, Sch. 2 para. 1(l) (with application according to reg. 21(1))

[^c2035375]: S. 40 wholly in force at 1.10.2007; s. 40 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 93; s. 40 in force for certain purposes at 18.4.2006 by S.I. 2006/1082, art. 2; s. 40 in force for certain further purposes at 30.4.2007 by S.I. 2007/1092, art. 2; s. 40 in force at 1.10.2007 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2007/2603, art. 2

[^c2035173]: S. 92(c)(a) inserted by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 119, the amending provision coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) - see Government of Wales Act 2006, ss. 46, 161(5)

[^c2042065]: S. 93 power partly exercised; 18.4.2006, 4.12.2006 and 6.4.2007 appointed for specified provisions and purposes by {S.I. 2006/1082}, arts. 2, 3, 4; 30.4.2007 appointed for specified provisions by {S.I. 2007/1092}, art. 2; 1.10.2007 appointed for specified provisions by {2007/2603}, art. 2 (with art. 3)

[^c2035183]: Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(3)(c) substituted by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 120, the amending provision coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) - see Government of Wales Act 2006, ss. 46, 161(5)

[^c2035072]: Sch. 1 para. 9(3)(b) modified (1.10.2007) by The Equality Act 2006 (Dissolution of Commissions and Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2602), art. 5(2)

[^c2035216]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 8(2)(b) substituted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 152(a) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2 (with art. 9)

[^c2035218]: Sch. 2 para. 8(2A) inserted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 152(b) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2 (with art. 9)

[^key-3e870ecf8cbe60343f41f5c1b601160a]: S. 14(1) substituted (6.7.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 65(2) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/1736, art. 3(1)(b) (with art. 3(2))

[^key-4d10f09aa4acdd8433bcf679018cd944]: Words in s. 14(2)(a) substituted (6.7.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 65(3) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/1736, art. 3(1)(b) (with art. 3(2))

[^key-ef119aff706ec5c38c30738e7c6b277f]: Words in s. 14(5)(a) substituted (6.7.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 65(5) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/1736, art. 3(1)(b) (with art. 3(2))

[^key-7f34c27cbf3d3bcc7c2b7a41661d7320]: Words in Sch. 1 substituted (18.8.2010) by Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1839), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 7(2)(o)

[^key-4da90a8e63ccf67c0c318775afd3f1e1]: Words in s. 4(4) substituted (18.8.2010) by Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1839), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 7(2)(a)

[^key-d78e474999bb60f6a33359514d58db0a]: Words in s. 12(5) substituted (18.8.2010) by Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1839), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 7(2)(c)

[^key-fbfa1d4c2ba4a0fb4a656526de578c42]: Words in s. 14(5) substituted (18.8.2010) by Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1839), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 7(2)(d)

[^key-cff4b9b3fc3f2944c88414b313cff657]: Words in s. 14(7)-(10) substituted (18.8.2010) by Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1839), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 7(2)(d)

[^key-97533f59ac9ba0bfc2e927b3c40206f6]: Words in s. 15(3) substituted (18.8.2010) by Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1839), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 7(2)(e)

[^key-3dfca6b7f99dcdc2ada1e4c0471c73b6]: Words in s. 15(6) substituted (18.8.2010) by Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1839), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 7(2)(e)

[^key-022b0bb3891d37a7bd88880709007183]: Words in s. 28(8) substituted (18.8.2010) by Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1839), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 7(2)(g)

[^key-b6d849ab5617ced8082e2b871ca57d7d]: Words in s. 29(5) substituted (18.8.2010) by Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1839), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 7(2)(h)

[^key-d7b688431a3b056bf2487d9581f4a834]: Words in s. 35 omitted (18.8.2010) by virtue of Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1839), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 7(3)

[^key-d4634b5ce3ef1b9f50a07dd505b82e88]: S. 34 applied (temp.) (1.10.2010 immediately after the commencement of S.I. 2010/2779) by The Equality Act 2010 (Commencement No. 4, Savings, Consequential, Transitional, Transitory and Incidental Provisions and Revocation) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2317), arts. 1(2), 9

[^key-177ad4d33a8cb3230cd5a4a56b065d93]: Sch. 3 paras. 6-35 repealed (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 85, Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(xi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-5607b566abfcf7f3fe03d6ad26c9317a]: Sch. 3 paras. 41-56 repealed (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 85, Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(xi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-45cdc915f90a348908a18651d8f7a355]: S. 24A inserted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 68 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-405a1f598d4bcd502efd4a2c3b24e062]: Words in s. 8(1)(d) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 62(2)(a) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(iv) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-30c9726cc7ffe18a3516d98b449d1338]: Words in s. 8(1)(e) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 62(2)(b) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(iv) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-82081a28b8ff8de3762d16a5bf9bda87]: Words in s. 8(4) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 62(3) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(iv) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-f4b9e94cf6a82f5b044a6ae6676d2150]: S. 10(2)(d) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 63 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(iv) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-c6b36cef135fd633e24d05a7cac1dbde]: S. 11(3)(c) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 64 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(iv) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-9444011d01bd6a2c7c96e7db13d414e6]: Words in s. 14(3)(a) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 65(4)(a) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(v) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-580387d264eddea231aab5f7ffcb6eb9]: S. 14(3)(c)(iv) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 65(4)(b) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(v) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-d34147d4dc648d4bb9d66df111ed88c3]: Words in s. 16(4) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 66 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-f1aacd188cb7130b6a0a9d9d0ed4db4c]: Words in s. 21(2)(b) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 67 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-55a9b291296156716329eb8c6bde9da3]: S. 25 repealed (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 69, Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-b5bc45799bd7edd859083dec272820bf]: S. 26 repealed (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 70, Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-f216cb723365803fc7182cfc3f9bc240]: Words in s. 28(1)(a) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 72(2)(a) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-c67d37d31cdb5a8fa5e400b3e657675c]: Words in s. 28(1)(b) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 72(2)(b) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-6c7e9c6c4c55828259994ab83d247df7]: Words in s. 28(5) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 72(3) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-b183394758614b3aa0d462774a2ab2f1]: Words in s. 28(6) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 72(4)(a) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-4754a1cdfcd496406141e17bdad67034]: Words in s. 28(6) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 72(4)(b) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-f3a7247929d2072e1fd7d6e8a6a7ebde]: Words in s. 28(7)(a) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 72(5)(a) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-f99f1592f45e10fff65fc6d83c575886]: Words in s. 28(7)(b) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 72(5)(b) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-62e20fd8c835ada0ca3f49e57a454b46]: Words in s. 28(8) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 72(6) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-ba38df8ca40de46f144998ca5fd152ca]: Words in s. 28(9) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 72(7) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-cfa23a11bce530b1c81973708557c389]: Words in s. 28(12) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 72(8)(a) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-b57ab46e90fe656b96ff7f854613a653]: Words in s. 28(12) added (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 72(8)(b) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-0a906574c3c774be8e3af2f3ca57e8c0]: S. 33 repealed (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 75, Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(vii) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-6768fdd33091a62b1841b76b1c7b4198]: Words in s. 35 substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 77(2) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(ix) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-9352e0d3e9302d4cfb4d3dde90080a14]: Words in s. 35 substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 77(3) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(ix) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-93ec45b107cc5745bae42feea53ea351]: S. 43 repealed (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 79, Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(ix) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-2ca4fea1ace5b137326723bae39f8adb]: S. 81 repealed (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 81, Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(ix) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-6810c3cf71638087042610f72765195d]: Words in s. 94(3) repealed (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 83(a), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(xi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-998f16a03322b8e9a6e193fb28896b1f]: Words in s. 94(3) repealed (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 83(b), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(xi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-3eef64c6147f11f536d70acda89f72f9]: Words in s. 34(1) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 76(2) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(viii) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-cc45f8f83b251fde689c90cb4be6f381]: Words in s. 34(2) inserted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 76(3)(a) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(viii) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-116cf0037a3f0bd52dcd750d8c3af47d]: Pt. 4 repealed (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 82, Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(x)(f)(vi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(g)(v)

[^key-85e3809413b616d2f58807e65e988fc7]: Words in s. 14(9) substituted (5.4.2011) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 65(6) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(g)(ii)

[^key-f226c3daaee4e3e1bca664e30730849d]: S. 31(1) substituted (5.4.2011) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 73 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(g)(iii)

[^key-986623a526bd3985d1c22eccb600e64a]: S. 32(1) substituted (5.4.2011) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 74(2) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(g)(iii)

[^key-b849cc9e691176ddb7fe89344e15356d]: Words in s. 32(4) substituted (5.4.2011) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 74(3) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(g)(iii)

[^key-ccb5476b8639a9b35a7b9f966ba15328]: Words in s. 32(9)(a) substituted (5.4.2011) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 74(4) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(g)(iii)

[^key-b279d3115719ef858bb03a3a4184dd1a]: Words in s. 32(9)(b) substituted (5.4.2011) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 74(5) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(g)(iii)

[^key-fbb862a473389bf44c7ebdfa8b7b15d5]: Words in s. 32(11) substituted (5.4.2011) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 74(6) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(g)(iii)

[^M_F_1ab83218-9ce4-49de-8ec6-22ab42d72995]: Pt. 2 repealed (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 82, Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(ix) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

[^key-8d4e5eba024a535e585bd20a2717d21e]: Words in s. 29(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (c. 10), s. 151(1), Sch. 5 para. 67; S.I. 2013/453, art. 3(h) (with savings and transitional provisions in S.I. 2013/534, art. 6)

[^key-ea39d826c1d5a1427464467d8b0988d1]: S. 10(1) omitted (25.6.2013) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 64(1)(a), 103(2)

[^key-5b14086e70b1bc3e81217e92f61afa62]: S. 10(4)-(7) omitted (25.6.2013) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 64(1)(a), 103(2)

[^M_F_cbfdd49a-625a-479b-f468-3e35ec1ef755]: S. 19 omitted (25.6.2013) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 64(1)(a), 103(2)

[^key-192fdfe7ed38aeb9a05efe8dc4298e90]: Words in s. 7(3) omitted (25.6.2013) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 64(4), 103(2)

[^key-b741131eaac7f1d54eaa7ef032cdb85c]: Words in s. 9(4)(5) omitted (25.6.2013) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 64(5), 103(2)