Part I E+W+S Discrimination to Which Act AppliesF1

5 Interpretation.E+W+S

(1)In this Act—

(a)references to discrimination refer to any discrimination falling within sections 1 to 4; and

(b)references to sex discrimination refer to any discrimination falling within section 1 or 2,

and related expressions shall be construed accordingly.

(2)In this Act—

• “woman” includes a female of any age, and

• “man” includes a male of any age.

(3)A comparison of the cases of persons of different sex or marital status under [F2section 1(1) or (2)] or 3(1) [F3, or a comparison of the cases of persons required for the purposes of section 2A,] must be such that the relevant circumstances in the one case are the same, or not materially different, in the other.