Equality Commission for Northern Ireland

24.—(1) In Article 54 of the 1976 Order (Establishment and duties of Commission), in paragraph (1) after sub-paragraph (a), insert—

“(aa)to work towards the elimination of harassment that is contrary to any of the provisions of this Order,”.

(2) In Article 56A of the 1976 Order(1) (Codes of practice), in paragraph (1), after sub-paragraph (a), insert—

“(aa)the elimination in that field of harassment that is contrary to the provisions of this Order;”.

(3) In Article 59 of the 1976 Order (Power to obtain information), in paragraph (2)(b)(i), for “discriminatory acts” substitute “acts of discrimination or harassment”.