Race Relations Act 1976 (Repealed)

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Part XE+W+S Supplemental

[F171 Specified authorities: general statutory duty.E+W+S

(1)Every body or other person specified in Schedule 1A or of a description falling within that Schedule shall, in carrying out its functions, have due regard to the need—

(a)to eliminate unlawful [F2discrimination and victimisation]; and

(b)to promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups.

(2)The [F3Secretary of State] may by order impose, on such persons falling within Schedule 1A as he considers appropriate, such duties as he considers appropriate for the purpose of ensuring the better performance by those persons of their duties under subsection (1).

(3)An order under subsection (2)—

(a)may be made in relation to a particular person falling within Schedule 1A, any description of persons falling within that Schedule or every person falling within that Schedule;

(b)may make different provision for different purposes.

(4)Before making an order under subsection (2), the [F3Secretary of State] shall consult the Commission.

(5)The [F3Secretary of State] may by order amend Schedule 1A; but no such order may extend the application of this section unless the [F3Secretary of State] considers that the extension relates to a person who exercises functions of a public nature.

(6)An order under subsection (2) or (5) may contain such incidental, supplementary or consequential provision as the [F3Secretary of State] considers appropriate (including provision amending or repealing provision made by or under this Act or any other enactment).

(7)This section is subject to section 71A and 71B and is without prejudice to the obligation of any person to comply with any [F4 provision of the Equality Act 2010 (“the 2010 Act”), so far as relating to race (within the meaning of that Act)].

[F5(8)In this section—

(a)“discrimination” means race discrimination within the meaning of section 25 of the 2010 Act;

(b)“victimisation” means victimisation within the meaning of section 27 of the 2010 Act, where the protected act in question relates to race, and

(c)“racial group” has the meaning given in section 9 of the 2010 Act.]]

Textual Amendments

F1Ss. 71-71E substituted for s. 71 (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 2(1) (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)

F2Words in s. 71(1)(a) substituted (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 15(2) (with saving in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b))

F3Words in s. 71(2)(4)-(6) substituted (18.8.2010) by The Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1839), Sch. para. 4(3)(d)

F4Words in s. 71(7) substituted (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 15(3) (with saving in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b))

F5S. 71(8) inserted (1.10.2010) by The Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2279), art. 15(4) (with saving in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b))

F671A General statutory duty: special cases.E+W+S

(1)In relation to the carrying out of immigration and nationality functions F7. . ., section 71(1)(b) has effect with the omission of the words “equality of opportunity and".

[F8(1A)In subsection (1) “immigration and nationality functions” means functions exercisable by virtue of—

(a)the Immigration Acts (within the meaning of section 158 of the Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002) excluding sections 28A to 28K of the Immigration Act 1971 so far as they relate to offences under Part III of that Act;

(b)the British Nationality Act 1981;

(c)the British Nationality (Falkland Islands) Act 1983 (c. 6);

(d)the British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1990 (c. 34);

(e)the Hong Kong (War Wives and Widows) Act 1996 (c. 41);

(f)the British Nationality (Hong Kong) Act 1997 (c. 20);

(g)the Special Immigration Appeals Commission Act 1997 (c. 68);

(h)provision made under section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972 (c. 68) which relates to the subject matter of an enactment within any of paragraphs (a) to (g); or

(i)any provision of Community law which relates to the subject matter of an enactment within any of those paragraphs.]

(2)Where an entry in Schedule 1A is limited to a person in a particular capacity, section 71(1) does not apply to that person in any other capacity.

(3)Where an entry in Schedule 1A is limited to particular functions of a person, section 71(1) does not apply to that person in relation to any other functions.

Textual Amendments

F6Ss. 71-71E substituted for s. 71 (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 2(1) (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)

F7Words in s. 71A(1) omitted (7.11.2002) by virtue of 2002 c. 41, s. 6(5)(a) and repealed (1.4.2003) by 2002 c. 41, ss. 161, 162(2), Sch. 9 (with s. 159); S.I. 2003/754, art. 2(1), Sch.

F8S. 71A(1A) inserted (7.11.2002) by 2002 c. 41, s. 6(5)(b) (with s. 159)

F971B General statutory duty: Scotland and Wales.E+W+S

(1)For the purposes of the M1Scotland Act 1998, subsections (2) to (4) of section 71 (and sections 71(6) and 74 so far as they apply to the power conferred by subsection (2) of section 71) shall be taken to be pre-commencement enactments within the meaning of that Act.

(2)Before making an order under section 71(2) in relation to functions exercisable in relation to Wales by a person who is not a Welsh public authority, the [F10Secretary of State] shall consult the [F11Welsh Ministers] .

(3)The [F10Secretary of State] shall not make an order under section 71(2) in relation to functions of a Welsh public authority except with the consent of the [F12Welsh Ministers] .

(4)In this section “Welsh public authority” means any person whose functions are exercisable only in relation to Wales and [F13 includes—

(a)the National Assembly for Wales Commission;

(b)the Welsh Ministers, the First Minister for Wales and the Counsel General to the Welsh Assembly Government.]

Textual Amendments

F9Ss. 71-71E substituted for s. 71 (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 2(1) (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)

F10Words in s. 71B(2)(3) substituted (18.8.2010) by The Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1839), Sch. para. 4(3)(e)

F11Words in s. 71B(2) substituted (2.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), arts. 1(2)(3), 3, Sch. 1 para. 12(2)

F12Words in s. 71B(3) substituted (2.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), arts. 1(2)(3), 3, Sch. 1 para. 12(3)

F13Words in s. 71B(4) substituted (2.5.2007) by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), arts. 1(2)(3), 3, Sch. 1 para. 12(4)

Marginal Citations

M11998 c. 46.

F1471C General statutory duty: codes of practice.E+W+S

F15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F14Ss. 71-71E substituted for s. 71 (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 2(1) (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)

F15S. 71C repealed (1.10.2007) by Equality Act 2006 (c. 3), ss. 40, 91, 93, Sch. 3 para. 30, Sch. 4 (with s. 92); S.I. 2007/2603, art. 2 (subject to art. 3)

F1671D General statutory duty: compliance notices.E+W+S

F17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F16Ss. 71-71E substituted for s. 71 (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 2(1) (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)

F17S. 71D repealed (1.10.2007) by Equality Act 2006 (c. 3), ss. 40, 91, 93, Sch. 3 para. 31, Sch. 4 (with s. 92); S.I. 2007/2603, art. 2 (subject to art. 3)

F1871E Enforcement of compliance notices.E+W+S

F19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F18Ss. 71-71E substituted for s. 71 (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 2(1) (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)

F19S. 71E repealed (1.10.2007) by Equality Act 2006 (c. 3), ss. 40, 91, 93, Sch. 3 para. 31, Sch. 4 (with s. 92); S.I. 2007/2603, art. 2 (subject to art. 3)

72 Validity and revision of contracts.E+W+S

F20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F20Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss. 71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5

72ACollective agreements and rules of undertakingsE+W+S

F21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F21Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

72B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S

F22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F22Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss. 71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

73 Power to amend certain provisions of Act.E+W+S

F23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F23Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss. 71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

74 Orders and regulations.E+W+S

F24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F24Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss. 71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

75 Application to Crown etc.E+W+S

F25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F25Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss. 71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

[F2675A Application to House of Commons staff.E+W+S

F27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F26S. 75A inserted (16.10.1992) by Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (c. 52), ss. 300(2), 302, Sch. 2 para. 7.

F27Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

[F2875B Application to House of Lords staff.E+W+S

F29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]

Textual Amendments

F28S. 75B inserted (30.11.1993) by 1993 c. 19, s. 49(1), Sch. 7 para. 10; S.I. 1993/2503, art. 2(2), Sch. 2.

F29Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

76 Government appointments outside s. 4.E+W+S

F30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F30Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss. 71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

76ZAOther office holdersE+W+S

F31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F31Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

[F32 Police]E+W+S

Textual Amendments

F32Ss. 76A, 76B and cross-heading inserted (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 4 (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)

F3376A Police forces.E+W+S

F34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F33Ss. 76A, 76B and cross-heading inserted (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 4 (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)

F34Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss. 71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

F3576B Other police bodies etc.E+W+S

F36. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F35Ss. 76A, 76B and cross-heading inserted (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 4 (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)

F36Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

77 Financial provisions.E+W+S

F37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F37Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss. 71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

78General interpretation provisions.E+W+S

F38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F38Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

79 Transitional and commencement provisions, amendments and repeals.E+W+S

F39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F39Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

80 Short title and extent.E+W+S

F40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Textual Amendments

F40Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)

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Part XE+W+S Supplemental

[F171 Specified authorities: general statutory duty.E+W+S

F671A General statutory duty: special cases.E+W+S

F971B General statutory duty: Scotland and Wales.E+W+S

F1471C General statutory duty: codes of practice.E+W+S

F1671D General statutory duty: compliance notices.E+W+S

F1871E Enforcement of compliance notices.E+W+S

72 Validity and revision of contracts.E+W+S

72ACollective agreements and rules of undertakingsE+W+S

72B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S

73 Power to amend certain provisions of Act.E+W+S

74 Orders and regulations.E+W+S

75 Application to Crown etc.E+W+S

[F2675A Application to House of Commons staff.E+W+S

[F2875B Application to House of Lords staff.E+W+S

76 Government appointments outside s. 4.E+W+S

76ZAOther office holdersE+W+S

[F32 Police]E+W+S

F3376A Police forces.E+W+S

F3576B Other police bodies etc.E+W+S

77 Financial provisions.E+W+S

78General interpretation provisions.E+W+S

79 Transitional and commencement provisions, amendments and repeals.E+W+S

80 Short title and extent.E+W+S

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