17. After section 24L (which is inserted by section 14) insert—N.I.
(1) Sections 22 to 24L do not apply—
(a)in relation to the provision of premises by a provider of services where he provides the premises in providing services to members of the public;
(b)in relation to the provision, in the course of a Part II relationship, of premises by the regulated party to the other party;
(c)in relation to the provision of premises to a student or prospective student—
(i)by a responsible body within the meaning of Chapter I or II of Part III of the 2005 Order, or
(ii)by an authority in discharging any functions mentioned in Article 19(1) of the 2005 Order; or
(d)to anything which is unlawful under section 21F or which would be unlawful under that section but for the operation of any provision in or made under this Act.
(2) Subsection (1)(a) has effect subject to any prescribed exceptions.
(3) In subsection (1)(a) “provider of services”, and providing services, have the same meaning as in section 19.
(4) For the purposes of subsection (1)(b)—
(a)“Part II relationship” means a relationship during the course of which an act of discrimination against, or harassment of, one party to the relationship by the other party to it is unlawful under sections 4 to 15C; and
(b)in relation to a Part II relationship, “regulated party” means the party whose acts of discrimination, or harassment, are made unlawful by sections 4 to 15C.
(5) In subsection (1)(c) “student” includes pupil.”