Interpretation provisions17

1

In Article 27 (interpretation of this chapter), in paragraph (1) at the appropriate place in alphabetical order insert—

  • “Provision, criterion or practice” includes any arrangements;

  • “Qualification” means any authorisation, qualification, approval or certification conferred by a responsible body;

  • “Discrimination” and other related expressions are to be construed in accordance with Article 29;

  • “Harassment” is to be construed in accordance with Article 29A;

  • “Physical feature”, in relation to any premises, includes any of the following (whether permanent or temporary)—

    1. a

      any feature arising from the design or construction of a building on the premises,

    2. b

      any feature on the premises of any approach to, exit from or access to such a building,

    3. c

      any fixtures, fittings, furnishings, furniture, equipment or material in or on the premises, and

    4. d

      any other physical element or quality of any land comprised in the premises.

2

After Article 27(1), insert—

1A

References (however expressed) to the conferment of a qualification on a person by a responsible body include—

a

the renewal or extension of a qualification, and

b

the authentication of a qualification awarded to him by another person.