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Section 2(2).

SCHEDULE 2U.K. Past Disabilities

1U.K.

[F1The modifications referred to in section 2 are as follows.]

Extent Information

E1Following the repeal of this Act for E.W.S. by the Equality Act 2010, this provision now extends to N.I. only.

Textual Amendments

F1Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)

2U.K.

[F2References in Parts II [F3, III and VA][F4and Part III of the 2005 Order] to a disabled person are to be read as references to a person who has had a disability.]

Extent Information

E2Following the repeal of this Act for E.W.S. by the Equality Act 2010, this provision now extends to N.I. only. Prior to that repeal, different versions of this provision had been created for N.I. and E.W.S. respectively to reflect the different amendment history for each jurisdiction. This version is based on the N.I. version as it stood at the date of the repeal. It does not reflect the history of E.W.S. effects prior to the 2010 repeal, which can be found in earlier versions.

Textual Amendments

F2Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

F4Words in Sch. 2 para. 2 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), arts. 1, {48(9)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended (16.1.2007) by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.

Commencement Information

I2Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)

2AE+W+SF5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extent Information

E3This provision extended to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate Sch. 2 para. 2A exists for Northern Ireland only.

Textual Amendments

F5Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

[F392AN.I.In section 3A(5), after “not having that particular disability” insert “ and who has not had that particular disability ”.]

Extent Information

E9This provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate Sch. 2 para. 2A for England, Wales and Scotland only repealed (1.10.2010).

Textual Amendments

F39Sch. 2 para. 2A inserted (N.I.) (21.2.2004 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.10.2004 ) by the Disability Discrimination Act (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/55), {regs. 1(2)(3), 28(1)(a)}

2BE+W+SF6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F6Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

[F72CE+W+SF8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F7Sch. 2 para. 2C inserted (E.W.S.) (3.7.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2004) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1673), regs. 1(2)(3), 29(1)(a)

F8Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

[F93U.K.

[F10In sections 4A(1), 4B(4), 4E(1), 4H(1), 6B(1), 7B(1), 14(1), 14B(1), 14D(1) [F11, 15C(1)] and 16A(4), section 21A(4)(a) (in the words to be read as section 19(1)(aa)) and section 21A(6)(a) (in the words to be substituted in section 21(1)), after “not disabled” (in each place it occurs) insert “ and who have not had a disability ”.]]

Extent Information

E4Following the repeal of this Act for E.W.S. by the Equality Act 2010, this provision now extends to N.I. only. Prior to that repeal, different versions of this provision had been created for N.I. and E.W.S. respectively to reflect the different amendment history for each jurisdiction. This version is based on the N.I. version as it stood at the date of the repeal. It does not reflect the history of E.W.S. effects prior to the 2010 repeal, which can be found in earlier versions.

Textual Amendments

F9Sch. 2 para. 3 substituted (N.I.) (21.2.2004 for certain purposes and 1.10.2004 insofar as not yet in force) by the Disability Discrimination Act (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) (S.R. 2004/55), {reg. 28(1)(b)}

F10Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

Commencement Information

I3Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)

[F124U.K.

[F13In sections 4A(3)(b), 4E(3)(b), 4H(3)(b), 6B(3)(b), 7B(3)(b), 14(3)(b), 14B(3)(b), 14D(3)(b) [F14, 15C(3)(a)] and 16A(6), for “has” (in each place it occurs) substitute “ has had ”.]]

Extent Information

E5Following the repeal of this Act for E.W.S. by the Equality Act 2010, this provision now extends to N.I. only. Prior to that repeal, different versions of this provision had been created for N.I. and E.W.S. respectively to reflect the different amendment history for each jurisdiction. This version is based on the N.I. version as it stood at the date of the repeal. It does not reflect the history of E.W.S. effects prior to the 2010 repeal, which can be found in earlier versions.

Textual Amendments

F12Sch. 2 para. 4 substituted (N.I.) (21.2.2004 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2004) by the Disability Discrimination Act (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/55), regs. 1(2)(3), 28(1)(c)

F13Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

Commencement Information

I4Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)

[F154ZAE+W+SF16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F16Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

4ZBE+W+SF17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F17Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

[F184AE+W+SF19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Extent Information

E6This provision extended to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate Sch. 2 para. 4A exists for Northern Ireland only.

Textual Amendments

F18Sch. 2 paras. 4A-4E inserted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 38(13) (with s. 43(13); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F19Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

[F404AN.I.In section 24(3)(e)(i) and (f)(i), after “having” insert had.]

Extent Information

E10This provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate Sch. 2 para. 4A for England, Wales and Scotland only repealed (1.10.2010).

Textual Amendments

F204BE+W+SF21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Extent Information

E7This provision extended to England, Wales and Scotland only; a separate Sch. 2 para. 4B exists for Northern Ireland only.

Textual Amendments

F21Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

[F404BN.I.In sections 24D(2)(a) and 24J(3)(b), for “did not have” substitute had not had.]

Extent Information

E11This provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate Sch. 2 para. 4B for England, Wales and Scotland only repealed (1.10.2010).

Textual Amendments

[F22F234CE+W+SF24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F24Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

F254DE+W+SF26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F25Sch. 2 paras. 4A-4E inserted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 38(13) (with s. 43(13); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F26Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

F274EE+W+SF28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F28Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

5U.K.

[F29For paragraph 2(1) to (3) of Schedule 1, substitute—

“(1)The effect of an impairment is a long-term effect if it has lasted for at least 12 months.

(2)Where 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 recurs.

(3)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), the recurrence of an effect shall be disregarded in prescribed circumstances.”]

Extent Information

E8Following the repeal of this Act for E.W.S. by the Equality Act 2010, this provision now extends to N.I. only.

Textual Amendments

F29Act repealed (E.W.S.) (1.10.2010 (except for the repeal of ss. 49A-49D) and 5.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, Sch. 2) (with ss. 6(4), 205, and with amendments and savings in the said S.I. 2010/2279, art. 16); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-16); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

Commencement Information

I5Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)

[F30F316N.I.References in Chapter I of Part III of the 2005 Order to a disabled pupil are to be read as references to a pupil who has had a disability.

Textual Amendments

F30Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.

F31Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted without change of text (10.8.2006 for certain purposes and 1.9.2006 insofar as not yet in force) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14

F327N.I.References in Chapter II of Part III of the 2005 Order to a disabled student are to be read as references to a student who has had a disability.

Textual Amendments

F30Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.

F32Sch. 2 para. 7 substituted without change of text (10.8.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2006) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14

F338N.I.In Article 15(3)(a) and (4) of the 2005 Order, after “disabled” insert “ or that he had had a disability ”.

Textual Amendments

F30Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.

F33Sch. 2 para. 8 substituted without change of text (10.8.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2006) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14

F349N.I.In Article 16(1) of the 2005 Order, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b), after “not disabled” insert “ and who have not had a disability ”.

Textual Amendments

F30Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.

F34Sch. 2 para. 9 substituted without change of text (10.8.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2006) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14

[F3510(1)In Article 29 of the 2005 Order in paragraph (3)(a), after “disabled” insert “ or that he had had a disability ”;N.I.

(2)in paragraph (6)(a) of that Article, after “who do not have” insert “ and have not had ”; and

(3)in paragraph (10) of that Article, for “that particular disability” substitute “ and who has not had that particular disability and ”.]

Textual Amendments

F30Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.

F35Sch. 2 para. 10 substituted (10.8.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2006) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14

[F3611N.I.In Articles 30(1)(c), (1A)(d), (1B)(c), (1C) and (1D) and 37(1)(d), 2(c) and (3) of the 2005 Order, after “not disabled” insert “ and who have not had a disability ”.]

Textual Amendments

F30Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.

F36Sch. 2 para. 11 substituted (10.8.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2006) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14

F3712N.I.In Article 35(8) of the 2005 Order after “not having that particular disability” insert “ and who has not had that particular disability ”.

Textual Amendments

F30Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.

F37Sch. 2 para. 12 substituted without change of text (10.8.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2006) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14

F3813N.I.In Article 37(4)(b) of the 2005 Order for “has” substitute “ has had ”.]

Textual Amendments

F30Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.

F38Sch. 2 para. 13 substituted without change of text (10.8.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2006) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14

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