The Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2010

Equality Act 2006

7.—(1) The Equality Act 2006(1) is amended as follows.

(2) In the following provisions(2) for “Minister” in each place substitute “Secretary of State”—

(a) section 4(4) (strategic plan);

(b) section 10(6) (power to amend list of matters for purpose of definition of “group”);

(c) section 12(5) (monitoring progress);

(d) section 14(5) and (7) to (10) (codes of practice);

(e) section 15(3) and (6) (codes of practice: supplemental);

(f) section 27(10) (conciliation);

(g) section 28(8) (legal assistance);

(h) section 29(5) (legal assistance: costs);

(i) section 33(3) (equality and human rights enactments);

(j) section 50(3) and (4) (section 49: exceptions);

(k) section 52(6) (public authorities: general);

(l) section 64(1) and (2) (amendment of exceptions);

(m) section 70(2), (3) and (5) (information);

(n) section 81(1) (regulations);

(o) Schedule 1 (the Commission), except paragraph 36(3).

(3) In section 35 (general) omit the definition of “the Minister”(3).

(4) In section 79 (interpretation) omit subsection (3)(4).

(5) In section 81 (regulations) omit subsection (6)(5).

(1)

2006 c. 3.

(2)

All the provisions listed were amended by S.I. 2007/2914, Schedule. The provisions listed in paragraphs (i) to (n) are prospectively repealed by the Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), Schedule 27.

(3)

The definition of “the Minister” was inserted by S.I. 2007/2914, Schedule.

(4)

Section 79(3) was inserted by S.I. 2007/2914, Schedule. Section 79 is prospectively repealed by the Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), Schedule 27.

(5)

Section 81(6) was inserted by S.I. 2007/2914, Schedule. Section 81 is prospectively repealed by the Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), Schedule 27.