Disability Discrimination Act 1995

Section 2(2).

SCHEDULE 2 U.K. Past Disabilities

1 The modifications referred to in section 2 are as follows.

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. 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)

2 References in Parts II [F1 to 4][F2 and 5A] to a disabled person are to be read as references to a person who has had a disability.

Extent Information

E1 This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland. A separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only.

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. 2 para. 2: words “to 4” substituted for words “and III” (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 38(11) (with s. 43(13)); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F2 Words in Sch. 2 para. 2 inserted (E.W.S.) (5.12.2005) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), ss. 19(1), 20(3)-(6), Sch. 1 para. 37(2); S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j)

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. 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)

2 References in Parts II [F32 , III and VA][F33 and 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

E4 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only. A separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only

Textual Amendments

F32 Words in Sch. 2 para. 2 substituted (N.I.) (31.10.2007) by The Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/312 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1, 19, Sch. 1 para. 28(2); S.R. 2007/430, art. 2(b)

F33 Words 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

I6 Sch. 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)

[F3 2A U.K. References in Chapter 1 of Part 4 to a disabled pupil are to be read as references to a pupil who has had a disability.]

Textual Amendments

F3 Sch. 2 paras. 2A, 2B inserted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 38(12) (with s. 43(13)); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I

[F34 2A N.I. In section 3A(5), after “not having that particular disability” insert “ and who has not had that particular disability ”.]

Extent Information

E5 This provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate Sch. 2 para. 2A for England, Wales and Scotland only repealed (1.10.2010).

Textual Amendments

F34 Sch. 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)}

F4 2B References in Chapter 2 of Part 4 to a disabled student are to be read as references to a student who has had a disability.

Textual Amendments

F4 Sch. 2 paras. 2A, 2B inserted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 38(12) (with s. 43(13)); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I

2C In [F5 sections 3A(5) and 31AB(8)], after “not having that particular disability” insert “ and who has not had that particular disability ”.

Textual Amendments

F5 Words in Sch. 2 para. 2C substituted (1.9.2007) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), ss. 19(1), 20(3)-(6), Sch. 1 para. 37(3); S.I. 2007/1555, art. 3(b)

[F6 3 In sections 4A(1), 4B(4), 4E(1), [F7 4H(1),] 6B(1), 7B(1), 7D(1), 14(1), 14B(1), 14D(1) [F8 , 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)) [F9 and section 31AD(1)(d), (2)(c) and (3),] after “not disabled” (in each place it occurs) insert “ and who have not had a disability ”.]

Extent Information

E2 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland.

Textual Amendments

F6 Sch. 2 para. 3 substituted (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)(b)

F7 Words in Sch. 2 para. 3 inserted (E.W.S) (1.12.2003 for certain purposes and 1.10.2004 otherwise) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Pensions) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2770), regs. 1(2)(3), 4(4)(a)

F8 Words in Sch. 2 para. 3 inserted (E.W.S.) (4.12.2006) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), ss. 19(1), 20(3)-(6), {Sch. 1 para. 37(4(a)}; S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4

F9 Words in Sch. 2 para. 3 inserted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2007) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), ss. 19(1), 20(3)-(6), Sch. 1 para. 37(4)(b); S.I. 2007/1555, art. 3(b)

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 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)

3 In section 6(1), after “not disabled” insert “ and who have not had a disability ”.

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 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)

[F35 3 In sections 4A(1), 4B(4), 4E(1), 4H(1), 6B(1), 7B(1), 14(1), 14B(1), 14D(1) [F36 , 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

E6 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland.

Textual Amendments

F35 Sch. 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)}

F36 Words in Sch. 2 para. 3 inserted (N.I.) (31.10.2007) by The Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/312 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1, 19, Sch. 1 para. 28(3); S.R. 2007/430, art. 2

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. 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)

[F10 4 In sections 4A(3)(b), 4E(3)(b), [F11 4H(3)(b),] 6B(3)(b), 7B(4)(b), 7D(3)(b), 14(3)(b), 14B(3)(b), 14D(3)(b) [F12 , 15C(3)(a)][F13 , 16A(6) and 31AD(4)(b),] for “has” (in each place it occurs) substitute “ has had ”.]

Extent Information

E3 This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland.

Textual Amendments

F10 Sch. 2 para. 4 substituted (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)(c)

F11 Words in Sch. 2 para. 4 substituted (E.W.S) (1.12.2003 for certain purposes and 1.10.2004 otherwise) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Pensions) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2770), regs. 1(2)(3), 4(4)(b)

F12 Words in Sch. 2 para. 4 inserted (E.W.S.) (4.12.2006) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), ss. 19(1), 20(3)-(6), Sch. 1 para. 37(5)(a); S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)

F13 Words in Sch. 2 para. 4 substituted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2007) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), ss. 19(1), 20(3)-(6), Sch. 1 para. 37(5)(b); S.I. 2007/1555, art. 3(b)

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 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)

4 In section 6(6), for “has” substitute “ has had ”.

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 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)

[F37 4 In 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) [F38 , 15C(3)(a)] and 16A(6), for “has” (in each place it occurs) substitute “ has had ”.]

Extent Information

E7 This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland.

Textual Amendments

F37 Sch. 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)

F38 Words in Sch. 2 para. 4 inserted (N.I.) (31.10.2007) by The Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/312 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1, 19, Sch. 1 para. 28(4); S.R. 2007/430, art. 2(b)

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. 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)

4ZA In section 24(3)(e)(i) and (f)(i), after “having” insert “ had ”

4ZB In sections 24D(2)(a) and 24J(3)(b), for “did not have” substitute “ had not had ”.

[F14 4A E+W+S In section 28B(3)(a) and (4), after “disabled” insert “or that he had had a disability”.]

Textual Amendments

F14 Sch. 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

[F39 4A N.I. In section 24(3)(e)(i) and (f)(i), after “having” insert had.]

Extent Information

E8 This provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate Sch. 2 para. 4A for England, Wales and Scotland only repealed (1.10.2010).

Textual Amendments

F39 Sch. 2 paras. 4A, 4B inserted (N.I.) (31.10.2007) by The Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/312 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1, 19, Sch. 1 para. 28(5); S.R. 2007/430, art. 2

F15 4B E+W+S In section 28C(1), in paragraphs (a) and (b), after “not disabled” insert “and who have not had a disability”.

Textual Amendments

F15 Sch. 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

[F39 4B N.I. In sections 24D(2)(a) and 24J(3)(b), for “did not have” substitute had not had.]

Extent Information

E9 This provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate Sch. 2 para. 4B for England, Wales and Scotland only repealed (1.10.2010).

Textual Amendments

F39 Sch. 2 paras. 4A, 4B inserted (N.I.) (31.10.2007) by The Disability Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 (S.I. 2006/312 (N.I. 1)), arts. 1, 19, Sch. 1 para. 28(5); S.R. 2007/430, art. 2

[F16 F17 4C In section 28S

(a) in subsection (3)(a), after “disabled” insert “ or that he had had a disability ”,

(b) in subsection (6)(a), after “who do not have” insert “ and have not had ”, and

(c) in subsection (10), for “that particular disability” substitute “and who has not had that particular disability and]

Textual Amendments

F16 Sch. 2 para. 4C substituted (30.6.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.9.2006) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) (Further and Higher Education) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1721), regs. 1, 18(2)

F17 Sch. 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

F18 4D In [F19 subsections (1), (1A), (1B) (1C) and (1D)] of section 28T, after “not disabled” insert “and who have not had a disability”.

Textual Amendments

F18 Sch. 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

F19 Words in Sch. 2 para. 4D substituted (30.6.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.9.2006) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) (Further and Higher Education) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1721), regs. 1, 18(3)

F20 4E In [F21 subsection (1) of that section] as substituted by paragraphs 2 [F22 9, 14 and 21] of Schedule 4C, after “not disabled” insert “and who have not had a disability”.

Textual Amendments

F20 Sch. 2 paras. 4A-4E inserted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 39(13) (with s. 43(13)); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I

F21 Words in Sch. 2 para. 4E substituted (30.6.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.9.2006) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) (Further and Higher Education) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1721), regs. 1, 18(4)(a)

F22 Words in Sch. 2 para. 4E substituted (30.6.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.9.2006) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) (Further and Higher Education) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1721), regs. 1, 18(4)(b)

5 For 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.”

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. 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)

[F23 F24 6 N.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

F23 Sch. 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.

F24 Sch. 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

F25 7 N.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

F23 Sch. 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.

F25 Sch. 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

F26 8 N.I. In Article 15(3)(a) and (4) of the 2005 Order, after “disabled” insert “ or that he had had a disability ”.

Textual Amendments

F23 Sch. 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.

F26 Sch. 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

F27 9 N.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

F23 Sch. 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.

F27 Sch. 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

[F28 10 (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

F23 Sch. 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.

F28 Sch. 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

[F29 11 N.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

F23 Sch. 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.

F29 Sch. 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

F30 12 N.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

F23 Sch. 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.

F30 Sch. 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

F31 13 N.I. In Article 37(4)(b) of the 2005 Order for “has” substitute “ has had ”.]

Textual Amendments

F23 Sch. 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.

F31 Sch. 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