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Part 1E+W+SAmendments of the 1995 Act
F11E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F12E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 1 para. 2 wholly in force at 4.12.2006; Sch. 1 para. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 2(1)(3) in force at 30.6.2005 by S.I. 2005/1676, art. 2(1)(c); Sch. 1 para. 2(2) in force at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j); Sch. 1 para. 2 fully in force at 4.12.2006 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
F13E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 1 para. 3 wholly in force at 5.12.2005; Sch. 1 para. 3 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 3(1)-(4) in force at 30.6.2005 by S.I. 2005/1676, art. 2(1)(c); Sch. 1 para. 3 fully in force at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j)
F14E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F15E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F16E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F17E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 1 para. 7 wholly in force at 4.12.2006; Sch. 1 para. 7 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 7(a) in force for certain purposes at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j); Sch. 1 para. 7 fully in force at 4.12.2006 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
F18E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 1 para. 8 wholly in force at 4.12.2006; Sch. 1 para. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 8(1)(2) in force for certain purposes at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j); Sch. 1 para. 8 fully in force at 4.12.2006 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
F19E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
10E+W+SF2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 1 para. 10 repealed (1.10.2007) by Equality Act 2006 (c. 3), ss. 91, 93, Sch. 4 (with s. 92); S.I. 2007/2603, art. 2(c)(d) (with art. 3)
F111E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F112E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F113E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 1 para. 13 wholly in force at 4.12.2006; Sch. 1 para. 13 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 13(1)-(3) in force at 30.6.2005 by S.I. 2005/1676, art. 2(1)(c); Sch. 1 para. 13 fully in force at 4.12.2006 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
F114E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F115E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F116E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F117E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 1 para. 17 wholly in force at 4.12.2006; Sch. 1 para. 17 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 17 in force for certain purposes at 30.6.2005 by S.I. 2005/1676, art. 2(2)(g); Sch. 1 para. 17 fully in force at 4.12.2006 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
F118E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F119E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I7Sch. 1 para. 19 wholly in force at 4.12.2006; Sch. 1 para. 19 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 19(1)(5) in force at 30.6.2005 by S.I. 2005/1676, art. 2(1)(c); Sch. 1 para. 19 fully in force at 4.12.2006 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
F120E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F121E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F122E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F123E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I8Sch. 1 para. 23 wholly in force at 4.12.2006; Sch. 1 para. 23 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 23 in force for certain purposes at 30.6.2005 by S.I. 2005/1676, art. 2(2)(g); Sch. 1 para. 23 fully in force at 4.12.2006 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
F124E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
25E+W+SF3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F3Sch. 1 para. 25 repealed (1.10.2007) by Equality Act 2006 (c. 3), ss. 91, 93, Sch. 4 (with s. 92); S.I. 2007/2603, art. 2(c)(d) (with art. 3)
F126E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F127E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I9Sch. 1 para. 27 in force at 22.2.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/341, art. 2(1)(b)
I10Sch. 1 para. 27 in force at 6.4.2010 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2010/341, art. 2(2)(b)
28E+W+SF4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F4Sch. 1 para. 28 repealed (1.10.2007) by Equality Act 2006 (c. 3), ss. 91, 93, Sch. 4 (with s. 92); S.I. 2007/2603, art. 2(c)(d) (with art. 3)
Commencement Information
I11Sch. 1 para. 28 wholly in force at 4.12.2006; Sch. 1 para. 28 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 28(1)-(5)(7) in force at 30.6.2005 by S.I. 2005/1676, art. 2(1)(c); Sch. 1 para. 28 fully in force at 4.12.2006 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
F129E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I12Sch. 1 para. 29 wholly in force at 4.12.2006; Sch. 1 para. 29 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 29(1)(3)-(5) in force for certain purposes at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j); Sch. 1 para. 29 fully in force at 4.12.2006 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
F130E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
31(1)Section 64 (application to Crown etc) is amended as follows.E+W+S
(2)Before subsection (1) there is inserted—
“(A1)The following provisions bind the Crown—
(a)sections 21B to 21E and Part 5A, and
(b)the other provisions of this Act so far as applying for the purposes of provisions mentioned in paragraph (a);
and sections 57 and 58 shall apply for purposes of provisions mentioned in paragraph (a) as if service as a Crown servant were employment by the Crown.”
(3)In subsection (1) (Act applies to certain acts done on behalf of the Crown as to acts done by private persons), after “This Act” there is inserted “ ;, other than the provisions mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (A1), ”.
(4)In subsection (2A) (subsections (1) and (2) have effect subject to section 64A), for “(1) and” there is substituted “ ;(A1) to ”.
Commencement Information
I13Sch. 1 para. 31 wholly in force at 4.12.2006; Sch. 1 para. 31 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 31 in force for certain purposes at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j); Sch. 1 para. 31 fully in force at 4.12.2006 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
F132E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
33(1)Section 67 (regulations and orders) is amended as follows.E+W+S
(2)In subsection (1) (powers to be exercised by statutory instrument), after “Any power under this Act” there is inserted “ ;of the Secretary of State, the Scottish Ministers or the National Assembly for Wales ”.
(3)In subsection (3)(a) (power to make such incidental etc. provision as appears to the Secretary of State to be expedient), for “Secretary of State” there is substituted “ ;person by whom the power is exercisable ”.
(4)After subsection (3) there is inserted—
“(3A)Where regulations under section 21D(7)(b) provide for the omission of section 21D(5), the provision that may be made by the regulations in exercise of the power conferred by subsection (3)(a) includes provision amending section 21D for the purpose of omitting references to section 21D(5).
(3B)The provision that may be made by regulations under section 21G(5)(b) in exercise of the power conferred by subsection (3)(a) includes provision amending or repealing section 21G(4).
(3C)The provision that may be made by regulations under any of subsections (1) to (4) of section 49D in exercise of the power conferred by subsection (3)(a) includes provision amending or repealing an enactment.”
(5)For subsections (4) and (5) (instruments containing orders under section 50(3), which has been repealed, to be subject to affirmative procedure and, with certain exceptions, other instruments to be subject to annulment) there is substituted—
“(4)Subsection (4A) applies to—
(a)the first regulations to be made under section 21H(1);
(b)the first regulations to be made under each of subsections (1), (2) and (4) of section 31AE;
(c)regulations under section 31AE(1), (2) or (4) that amend this Act;
(d)regulations under section 31AE(1) that make provision as to remedies;
(e)regulations under section 47J(3);
(f)regulations under section 49D(1) or (2) that, in exercise of the power under subsection (3)(a), amend or repeal an enactment contained in an Act or in an Act of the Scottish Parliament;
(g)regulations under section 67A(3);
(h)regulations under paragraph 6A(2) of Schedule 1.
(4A)No regulations to which this subsection applies shall be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the regulations (whether containing the regulations alone or with other provisions) has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.
(4B)Subsection (4C) applies to regulations under section 49D(3) or (4) that, in exercise of the power under subsection (3)(a), amend or repeal any enactment contained in an Act or in an Act of the Scottish Parliament.
(4C)No regulations to which this subsection applies shall be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing the regulations (whether containing the regulations alone or with other provisions) has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, the Scottish Parliament.
(4D)A statutory instrument—
(a)that—
(i)contains regulations under section 49D(3) or (4), and
(ii)is not subject to the requirement in subsection (4C) that a draft of the instrument be laid before, and approved by, the Scottish Parliament, or
(b)that contains regulations or an order made by the Scottish Ministers under section 33,
shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
(5)A statutory instrument—
(a)that—
(i)contains regulations made by the Secretary of State under this Act, and
(ii)is not subject to the requirement in subsection (4A) that a draft of the instrument be laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament, or
(b)that contains an order made by the Secretary of State under this Act that is not an order under section 3(9), 47(1), 53A(6)(a) or 70(3),
shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(5A)A statutory instrument that contains an order under section 47(1), if made without a draft having been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament, shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House, but the exercise of the discretion conferred by this subsection is subject to section 67A.”
Commencement Information
I14Sch. 1 para. 33 wholly in force at 5.12.2005; Sch. 1 para. 33 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 33(1)-(3) in force at 30.6.2005 by S.I. 2005/1676, art. 2(1)(c); Sch. 1 para. 33(4)(5) in force for certain purposes at 30.6.2005 by S.I. 2005/1676, art. 2(2)(g); Sch. 1 para. 33 fully in force at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j)
34(1)Section 68 (interpretation) is amended as follows.E+W+S
F1(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4)F5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(6)In subsection (1), in the definition of “regulations”, after “Secretary of State” there is inserted “ ;, except in sections 2(3), 28D, 28L(6), 28Q(7), 33, 49D to 49F and 67 (provisions where the meaning of “regulations is apparent)” .
F1(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F5Sch. 1 para. 34(4) repealed (3.11.2008) by The Mental Health Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2828), arts. 1(2), 2(3), 6
Commencement Information
I15Sch. 1 para. 34 wholly in force at 4.12.2006; Sch. 1 para. 34 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 34(1)(5) in force at 30.6.2005 by S.I. 2005/1676, art. 2(1)(c); s. 12 in force for certain purposes at 10.10.2005 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 2(b); Sch. 1 para. 34(2) in force for certain purposes at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j); Sch. 1 para. 34(3)(4) in force at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j); Sch. 1 para. 34 fully in force at 4.12.2006 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
F135E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F136E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
F137E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I16Sch. 1 para. 37 wholly in force at 1.9.2007; Sch. 1 para. 37 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 37(1)(2) in force at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j); Sch. 1 para. 37(4)(a)(5)(a)(6) in force at 4.12.2006 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f); Sch. 1 para. 37(3)(4)(b)(5)(b) in force at 1.9.2007 by S.I. 2007/1555, art. 3(b)
F138E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I17Sch. 1 para. 38 wholly in force at 4.12.2006; Sch. 1 para. 38 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 38(1)(3)(4)(6)-(13) in force at 30.6.2005 by S.I. 2005/1676, art. 2(1)(c); Sch. 1 para. 38(2) in force at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j); Sch. 1 para. 38 fully in force at 4.12.2006 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
F139E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I18Sch. 1 para. 39 wholly in force at 5.12.2005; Sch. 1 para. 39 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 39(1)(2) in force at 30.6.2005 by S.I. 2005/1676, art. 2(1)(c); Sch. 1 para. 39 fully in force at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j)
F140E+W+S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Act repealed (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 (see S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2)
Commencement Information
I19Sch. 1 para. 40 wholly in force at 4.12.2006; Sch. 1 para. 40 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 20(3); Sch. 1 para. 40(1)(2)(5)(6) in force at 5.12.2005 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j); Sch. 1 para. 40 fully in force at 4.12.2006 by S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
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