17.—(1) The Equality Act 2010(1) is amended as follows.
(2) In section 118(1) (time limits)(2), for “sections 140A and” substitute “section”.
(3) In section 123(1) (time limits)(3), for “sections 140A and” substitute “section”.
(4) In section 129(3) (time limits)(4), for “sections 140A and” substitute “section”.
(5) Omit section 140A (extension of time limits because of mediation in certain cross-border disputes)(5).
(6) In section 140B(1) (extension of time limits to facilitate conciliation before institution of proceedings)(6), omit from “But it does not apply” to the end.
Section 118 was amended by section 64 of the 2013 Act, S.I. 2011/1133 and S.I. 2015/1392. There are other amendments which are not relevant for the purposes of these Regulations.
Section 123 was amended by paragraph 43 of Schedule 2 to the 2013 Act and S.I. 2011/1133.
Section 129 was amended by paragraph 44 of Schedule 2 to the 2013 Act and S.I. 2011/1133.
Section 140A was inserted by S.I. 2011/1133.
Section 140B was inserted by paragraph 45 of Schedule 2 to the 2013 Act.