9Right of a child to make a disability discrimination claim

1

Schedule 17 to the Equality Act 20102 is amended in accordance with this section.

2

In the heading to paragraph 3 (jurisdiction), after “Jurisdiction” insert “— England and Wales”.

3

After paragraph 3 insert—

3A

Jurisdiction — Wales

1

A claim that a responsible body for a school in Wales has contravened Chapter 1 of Part 6 in relation to a person because of disability may be made to the Tribunal by that person (“the relevant person”).

2

But this paragraph does not apply to a claim to which paragraph 13 or 14 applies.

3

The relevant person’s right to claim is exercisable concurrently with the right of the relevant person’s parent under paragraph 3.

4

The exercise of rights under this paragraph is subject to provision made by regulations under paragraphs 6 and 6A.