Equality Act 2006 Explanatory Notes

Section 79: Interpretation

263.Subsection (1) defines “charity” for the purpose of this Part. It has the meaning given by the Charities Act 2005 and, for Scotland, it means a recognised body within the meaning given by section 1(7) of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c.40).

264.Subsection (2) indicates that in this Part, references to either action or refusal include a reference to deliberate omission.

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