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Disability Discrimination Act 1995

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  1. Introductory TextNext Match

  2. Part I DisabilityPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 1. Meaning of “disability” and “disabled person”.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 2. Past disabilities.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 3. Guidance.Previous MatchNext Match

  3. Part II EmploymentPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Meaning of “discrimination” and “harassment”Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 3A.Meaning of “discrimination”Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 3B.Meaning of “harassment”Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Discrimination by employersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 4. Discrimination against applicants and employees.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 4A.Employers: duty to make adjustmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 5. Meaning of “discrimination”.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 6. Duty of employer to make adjustments.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 7. Exemption for small businesses.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Contract workersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 4B.Contract workersPrevious MatchNext Match

    4. Office-holdersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 4C.Office-holders: introductoryPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 4D.Office-holders: discrimination and harassmentPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 4E.Office-holders: duty to make adjustmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 4F.Office-holders: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

    5. Occupational pension schemesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 4G.Occupational pension schemes: non-discrimination rulePrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 4H. Occupational pension schemes: duty to make adjustmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 4I. Occupational pension schemes: procedurePrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 4J. Occupational pension schemes: remediesPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 4K. Occupational pension schemes: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

    6. PartnershipsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 6A.Partnerships: discrimination and harassmentPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 6B.Partnerships: duty to make adjustmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 6C.Partnerships: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

    7. Barristers and advocatesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 7A.Barristers: discrimination and harassmentPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 7C.Advocates: discrimination and harassmentPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 7D.Advocates: duty to make adjustmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

    8. BarristersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 7B.Barristers: duty to make adjustmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

    9. Enforcement etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 8. Enforcement, remedies and procedure.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 9. Validity of certain agreements.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 10. Charities and support for particular groups of persons.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 11. Advertisements suggesting that employers will discriminate against disabled persons.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. Discrimination by other personsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 12. Discrimination against contract workers.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 13. Discrimination by trade organisations.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 14. Meaning of “discrimination” in relation to trade organisations.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 15. Appeal against refusal of exemption certificate.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. Trade and professional bodiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 14A.Qualifications bodies: discrimination and harassmentPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 14B.Qualifications bodies: duty to make adjustmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

    12. Practical work experiencePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 14D.Practical work experience: duty to make adjustmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

    13. Relationships between locally-electable authorities and their membersPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 15A.Interpretation of sections 15B and 15CPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 15B.Authorities and their members: discrimination and harassmentPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 15C.Authorities and their members: duty to make adjustmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

    14. Premises occupied under leasesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 16. Alterations to premises occupied under leases.Previous MatchNext Match

    15. Other unlawful actsPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 16A.Relationships which have come to an endPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 16B.Discriminatory advertisementsPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 16C.Instructions and pressure to discriminatePrevious MatchNext Match

    16. Occupational pension schemes and insurance servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 17. Occupational pension schemes.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 18. Insurance servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

    17. Enforcement etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 17A. Enforcement, remedies and procedure.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 17B.Enforcement of sections 16B and 16CPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 17C.Validity of contracts, collective agreements and rules of undertakingsPrevious MatchNext Match

    18. Supplementary and generalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 18A. Alterations to premises occupied under leases.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 18B.Reasonable adjustments: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 18C. Charities and support for particular groups of persons.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 18D.Interpretation of Part 2Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 18E.Premises provided otherwise than in course of a Part 2 relationshipPrevious MatchNext Match

  4. PART III Discrimination in Other AreasPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. Goods, facilities and servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 19. Discrimination in relation to goods, facilities and services.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 20. Meaning of “discrimination”Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 21. Duty of providers of services to make adjustments.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 21ZA.Application of sections 19 to 21 to transport vehiclesPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 21A.Employment servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. Public authoritiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 21B.Discrimination by public authoritiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. 21C.Exceptions from section 21B(1)Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 21D.Meaning of “discrimination” in section 21BPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 21E.Duties for purposes of section 21D(2) to make adjustmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

    3. Private clubs etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 21F.Discrimination by private clubs etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 21G.Meaning of “discrimination”Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 21H.Duty to make adjustmentsPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 21J.“Member”, “associate” and “guest”Previous MatchNext Match

    4. PremisesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 22. Discrimination in relation to premises.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 22A.CommonholdsPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. 23. Exemption for small dwellings.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 24. Meaning of “discrimination” .Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 24A.Let premises: discrimination in failing to comply with dutyPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 24B.Exceptions to section 24A(1)Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 24C.Duty for purposes of section 24A(2) to provide auxiliary aid or servicePrevious MatchNext Match

      8. 24D.Duty for purposes of section 24A(2) to change practices, terms etcPrevious MatchNext Match

      9. 24E.Sections 24C and 24D: supplementary and interpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

      10. 24F.Let premises: victimisation of persons to whom premises are letPrevious MatchNext Match

      11. 24G.Premises that are to let: discrimination in failing to comply with dutyPrevious MatchNext Match

      12. 24H.Exceptions to section 24G(1)Previous MatchNext Match

      13. 24J.Duties for purposes of section 24G(2)Previous MatchNext Match

      14. 24K.Let premises and premises that are to let: justificationPrevious MatchNext Match

      15. 24L.Sections 24 to 24K: power to make supplementary provisionPrevious MatchNext Match

      16. 24M.Premises provisions do not apply where other provisions operatePrevious MatchNext Match

    5. Enforcement, etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      1. 25. Enforcement, remedies and procedure.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 26. Validity and revision of certain agreements.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 27. Alterations to premises occupied under leases.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 28. Conciliation of disputes.Previous MatchNext Match

  5. Part IV EducationPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 29. Education of disabled persons.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 30. Further and higher education of disabled persons. 1992 c.13.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 31. Further and higher education of disabled persons: Scotland. 1992 c. 37.Previous MatchNext Match

  6. Part V Public TransportPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. TaxisPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 32. Taxi accessibility regulations.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 33. Designated transport facilities.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 34. New licences conditional on compliance with taxi accessibility regulations.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 35. Exemption from taxi accessibility regulations.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 36. Carrying of passengers in wheelchairs.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 36A.List of wheelchair-accessible vehicles providing local servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

      7. 37. Carrying of guide dogs and hearing dogs.Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 37A. Carrying of assistance dogs in private hire vehiclesPrevious MatchNext Match

      9. 38. Appeal against refusal of exemption certificate.Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 39. Requirements as to disabled passengers in Scotland.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. Public service vehiclesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 40. PSV accessibility regulations.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 41. Accessibility certificates.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 42. Approval certificates.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 43. Special authorisations.Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 44. Reviews and appeals.Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 45. Fees.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. Rail vehiclesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 46. Rail vehicle accessibility regulations.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 47. Exemption from rail vehicle accessibility regulations.Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 47A.Rail vehicle accessibility compliance certificatesPrevious MatchNext Match

      4. 47B.Rail vehicle accessibility compliance certificates: supplementaryPrevious MatchNext Match

      5. 47C.Rail vehicle accessibility compliance certificates: feesPrevious MatchNext Match

      6. 47D.Penalty for using rail vehicle without accessibility compliance certificatePrevious MatchNext Match

      7. 47E.Penalty for using rail vehicle that does not conform with accessibility regulationsPrevious MatchNext Match

      8. 47F.Penalty for using rail vehicle otherwise than in conformity with accessibility regulationsPrevious MatchNext Match

      9. 47G.Sections 47E and 47F: inspection of rail vehiclesPrevious MatchNext Match

      10. 47H.Sections 47E and 47F: supplementary powersPrevious MatchNext Match

      11. 47J.Penalties under sections 47D to 47H: amount, due date and recoveryPrevious MatchNext Match

      12. 47K.Penalties under sections 47D to 47H: procedurePrevious MatchNext Match

      13. 47L.Penalties under sections 47D to 47H: appealsPrevious MatchNext Match

      14. 47M.Sections 46 to 47H: interpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

    4. SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 48. Offences by bodies corporate etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 49. Forgery and false statements.Previous MatchNext Match

  7. Part 5A Public authoritiesPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 49A.General dutyPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. 49B.Meaning of “public authority” in Part 5APrevious MatchNext Match

    3. 49C.Exceptions from section 49A(1)Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 49D.Power to impose specific dutiesPrevious MatchNext Match

    5. 49E.Duties under section 49D: compliance noticesPrevious MatchNext Match

    6. 49F.Enforcement of compliance noticesPrevious MatchNext Match

  8. Part 5B Improvements to dwelling housesPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 49G.Improvements to let dwelling housesPrevious MatchNext Match

    2. 49H.Conciliation of disputesPrevious MatchNext Match

    3. 49I.Conciliation of disputes: rented housing in ScotlandPrevious MatchNext Match

  9. Part VI The National Disability CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 50. The National Disability Council.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 51. Codes of practice prepared by the Council.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 52. Further provision about codes issued under section 51.Previous MatchNext Match

  10. Part VII SupplementalPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 53A. Codes of practice.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 54A. Codes of practice.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 53. Codes of practice prepared by the Secretary of State.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 54. Further provision about codes issued under section 53.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 55. Victimisation.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 56. Help for persons suffering discrimination.Previous MatchNext Match

    7. 57. Aiding unlawful acts.Previous MatchNext Match

    8. 58. Liability of employers and principals.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 59. Statutory authority and national security etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. 59A.National securityPrevious MatchNext Match

  11. Part VIII MiscellaneousPrevious MatchNext Match

    1. 60. Appointment by Secretary of State of advisers.Previous MatchNext Match

    2. 61. Amendment of Disabled Persons (Employment) Act 1944.Previous MatchNext Match

    3. 62. Restriction of publicity: industrial tribunals.Previous MatchNext Match

    4. 63. Restriction of publicity: Employment Appeal Tribunal.Previous MatchNext Match

    5. 64. Application to Crown etc.Previous MatchNext Match

    6. 64A.PolicePrevious MatchNext Match

    7. 64B.Other police bodiesPrevious MatchNext Match

    8. 65. Application to Parliament.Previous MatchNext Match

    9. 66. Government appointments outside Part II.Previous MatchNext Match

    10. 67.Regulations and orders.Previous MatchNext Match

    11. 67A.Exercise of discretion under section 67(5A)Previous MatchNext Match

    12. 67B.Annual report on rail vehicle exemption ordersPrevious MatchNext Match

    13. 68. Interpretation.Previous MatchNext Match

    14. 69. Financial provisions.Previous MatchNext Match

    15. 70. Short title, commencement, extent etc.Previous MatchNext Match

  12. SCHEDULES

    1. SCHEDULE 1Previous MatchNext Match

      Provisions Supplementing Section 1Previous MatchNext Match

      1. ImpairmentPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) “Mental impairment” includes an impairment resulting from or consisting...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Long-term effectsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.(1) The effect of an impairment is a long-term effect...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Severe disfigurementPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) An impairment which consists of a severe disfigurement is...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Normal day-to-day activitiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) An impairment is to be taken to affect the...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. Substantial adverse effectsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.Regulations may make provision for the purposes of this Act—...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. Effect of medical treatmentPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.(1) An impairment which would be likely to have a...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Persons deemed to be disabledPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6A.(1) Subject to sub-paragraph (2), a person who has cancer,...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 7.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies to any person whose name is,...Previous MatchNext Match

      8. Progressive conditionsPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 8.(1) Where— (a) a person has a progressive condition (such...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. InterpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 9.In this Schedule, “HIV infection” means infection by a virus...Previous MatchNext Match

    2. SCHEDULE 2Previous MatchNext Match

      Past DisabilitiesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.The modifications referred to in section 2 are as follows....Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.References in Parts II and III to a disabled person...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. 2A.In section 3A(5), after “not having that particular disability” insert...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. 2B.References in Chapter 2 of Part 4 to a disabled...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. 2C.In section 3A(5), after “not having that particular disability” insert...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. 3.In section 6(1), after “not disabled” insert “ and who...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. 4.In section 6(6), for “has” substitute “ has had ”....Previous MatchNext Match

      8. 4ZA.In section 24(3)(e)(i) and (f)(i), after “having” insert “ had...Previous MatchNext Match

      9. 4ZB.In sections 24D(2)(a) and 24J(3)(b), for “did not have” substitute...Previous MatchNext Match

      10. 4A.In section 28B(3)(a) and (4), after “disabled” insert “or that...Previous MatchNext Match

      11. 4B.In section 28C(1), in paragraphs (a) and (b), after “not...Previous MatchNext Match

      12. 4C.In section 28S(3)(a) and (4), after “disabled” insert “or that...Previous MatchNext Match

      13. 4D.In subsection (1) of section 28T, after “not disabled” insert...Previous MatchNext Match

      14. 4E.In that subsection as substituted by paragraphs 2 and 6...Previous MatchNext Match

      15. 5.For paragraph 2(1) to (3) of Schedule 1, substitute— Previous MatchNext Match

      16. 6.References in Chapter I of Part III of the 2005...Previous MatchNext Match

      17. 7.References in Chapter II of Part III of the 2005...Previous MatchNext Match

      18. 8.In Article 15(3)(a) and (4) of the 2005 Order, after...Previous MatchNext Match

      19. 9.In Article 16(1) of the 2005 Order, in sub-paragraphs (a)...Previous MatchNext Match

      20. 10.In Article 29(3)(a) and (4) of the 2005 Order, after...Previous MatchNext Match

      21. 11.In Articles 30(1)(a) and (b) and 37(1)(d), (2)(c) and (3)...Previous MatchNext Match

      22. 12.In Article 35(8) of the 2005 Order after “not having...Previous MatchNext Match

      23. 13.In Article 37(4)(b) of the 2005 Order for “has” substitute...Previous MatchNext Match

    3. SCHEDULE 3Previous MatchNext Match

      Enforcement and ProcedurePrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I EmploymentPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. ConciliationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Restriction on proceedings for breach of Part IIPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 2.(1) Except as provided by section 8, no civil or...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Period within which proceedings must be broughtPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 3.(1) An employment tribunal shall not consider a complaint under...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. EvidencePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 4.(1) In any proceedings under section 8, a certificate signed...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Discrimination in Other AreasPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Restriction on proceedings for breach of Part IIIPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 5.(1) Except as provided by section 25 no civil or...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Period within which proceedings must be broughtPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 6.(1) A county court or a sheriff court shall not...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Staying or sisting proceedings on section 21B claim affecting criminal mattersPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 6A.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies where a party to proceedings under...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Restriction of remedies for section 21B claim relating to criminal mattersPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 6B.(1) Sub-paragraph (2) applies to a remedy other than— Previous MatchNext Match

        5. Compensation for injury to feelingsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 7.In any proceedings under section 25, the amount of any...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. EvidencePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 8.(1) In any proceedings under section 25, a certificate signed...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Part 3 DISCRIMINATION IN SCHOOLSPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 9.Restriction on proceedings for breach of Part 4, Chapter 1Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 10.Period within which proceedings must be broughtPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 11.EvidencePrevious MatchNext Match

      4. Part 4 DISCRIMINATION IN FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONSPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 12.Restriction on proceedings for breach of Part 4, Chapter 2Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 13.Period within which proceedings must be broughtPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 14.Compensation for injury to feelingsPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 15.EvidencePrevious MatchNext Match

      5. Part 5 Discrimination in General Qualifications BodiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Restriction on proceedings for breach of Part 4, Chapter 2APrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 16.(1) Except as provided by section 31ADA, no civil or...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Period within which proceedings must be broughtPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 17.(1) A county court or a sheriff court shall not...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. EvidencePrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 18.(1) In any proceedings under section 31ADA, a certificate signed...Previous MatchNext Match

    4. SCHEDULE 3APrevious MatchNext Match

      VALIDITY OF CONTRACTS, COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS AND RULES OF UNDERTAKINGSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. PART I validity and revision of contractsPrevious MatchNext Match

      2. PART II collective agreements and rules of undertakingsPrevious MatchNext Match

      3. PART III interpretationPrevious MatchNext Match

    5. SCHEDULE 3APrevious MatchNext Match

      VALIDITY OF CONTRACTS, COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS AND RULES OF UNDERTAKINGSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part 1 VALIDITY AND REVISION OF CONTRACTSPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.  (1) A term of a contract is void where—...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 2.  (1) Paragraph 1(3) does not apply— Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 3.  (1) On the application of a disabled person interested...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part 2 COLLECTIVE AGREEMENTS AND RULES OF UNDERTAKINGSPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.  (1) This Part of this Schedule applies to— Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 5.A disabled person to whom this paragraph applies may present...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 6.In the case of a complaint about— Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 7.In the case of a complaint about a rule made...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 8.  (1) When an employment tribunal finds that a complaint...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 9.The avoidance by virtue of paragraph 4(2) of any term...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Part 3 INTERPRETATIONPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 10.In this Schedule “collective agreement” means any agreement relating to...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 11.Any reference in this Schedule to a contract or act...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 12.Where a term to which section 26(1A)(c) applies is a...Previous MatchNext Match

    6. SCHEDULE 4Previous MatchNext Match

      Premises Occupied Under LeasesPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. Part I Occupation by Employer or Trade OrganisationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Failure to obtain consent to alterationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 1.If any question arises as to whether the occupier has...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Joining lessors in proceedings under section 8Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 2.(1) In any proceedings under section 8, in a case...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. RegulationsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 3.Regulations may make provision as to circumstances in which— Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Sub-leases etc.Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 4.The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision supplementing,...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part II Occupation by Provider of ServicesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Failure to obtain consent to alterationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 5.If any question arises as to whether the occupier has...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Reference to courtPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 6.(1) If the occupier has applied in writing to the...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Joining lessors in proceedings under section 25Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 7.(1) In any proceedings on a claim under section 25,...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. Joining lessors in proceedings relating to group insurance or employment servicesPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 7A.(1) In any proceedings on a complaint under section 25(8)...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. RegulationsPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 8.Regulations may make provision as to circumstances in which— Previous MatchNext Match

        6. Sub-leases etc.Previous MatchNext Match

          1. 9.The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision supplementing,...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Part 3 OCCUPATION BY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONSPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 10.Failure to obtain consentPrevious MatchNext Match

        2. 11.Reference to courtPrevious MatchNext Match

        3. 12.Joining lessors in proceedings under section 28VPrevious MatchNext Match

        4. 13.RegulationsPrevious MatchNext Match

        5. 14.Sub-leases etc.Previous MatchNext Match

      4. PART 4 Occupation by General Qualifications BodiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. Failure to obtain consent to alterationPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 15.If any question arises as to whether a general qualifications...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. Reference to courtPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 16.(1) If the general qualifications body has applied in writing...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. Joining lessors in proceedings under section 31ADAPrevious MatchNext Match

          1. 17.(1) In any proceedings on a claim under section 31ADA...Previous MatchNext Match

    7. SCHEDULE 4APrevious MatchNext Match

      RESPONSIBLE BODIES FOR SCHOOLSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.(1) The bodies responsible for schools in England and Wales...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.(1) The bodies responsible for schools in Scotland are set...Previous MatchNext Match

    8. SCHEDULE 4BPrevious MatchNext Match

      RESPONSIBLE BODIES FOR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONSPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. 1.(1) The bodies responsible for educational institutions in England and...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. 2.(1) The bodies responsible for relevant institutions in Scotland are...Previous MatchNext Match

    9. SCHEDULE 4CPrevious MatchNext Match

      MODIFICATIONS OF CHAPTER 2 OF PART 4Previous MatchNext Match

      1. Part 1 MODIFICATIONS FOR ENGLAND AND WALESPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.For section 28R, substitute— Further education etc. provided by local...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 2.For subsection (1) of section 28T, substitute— Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 3.In section 28W(1)(a) for “by an educational institution” substitute “...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 4.Omit section 31A. Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part 2 MODIFICATIONS FOR SCOTLANDPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.For section 28R, substitute— Further education etc. provided by education...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 6.For subsection (1) of section 28T, substitute— : Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 7.In section 28W(1)(a) for “by an educational institution” substitute “by...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 8.Omit section 31A. Previous MatchNext Match

    10. SCHEDULE 4CPrevious MatchNext Match

      MODIFICATIONS OF CHAPTER 2 OF PART 4Previous MatchNext Match

      1. Part 1 Modifications for England and Wales – Further Education, etc Provided by Local Education AuthoritiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.The following is substituted for section 28R— 28R Higher and...Previous MatchNext Match

      2. Part 1A Modifications for England and Wales – Further Education Provided by Schools, etcPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.The following is substituted for section 28R— 28R Further education...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 9.Subsections (1A) to (1D) of section 28T (responsible bodies' duties...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 10.In subsections (2) and (4) of section 28T, for “any...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 11.In section 28W(1)(a) for “by an educational institution” there is...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 12.Sections 28SA, 28UA, 28UB, 28UC, 28V(1A) and 31A are omitted....Previous MatchNext Match

      3. Part 2 Modifications for Scotland – Further EducationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 13.The following is substituted for section 28R— Further education etc...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 14.Subsections (1A) to (1D) of section 28T are omitted and...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 15.In subsections (2) and (4) of section 28T, for “any...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 16.In section 28W(1)(a) for “by an educational institution” there is...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 17.Section 31A is omitted. Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Part 2A Modifications for Scotland – Recreational or Training FacilitiesPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 18.The following is substituted for section 28R— Recreational or training...Previous MatchNext Match

        2. 19.In section 28S (Meaning of “discrimination”), the following subsection is...Previous MatchNext Match

        3. 20.In section 28S (Meaning of “discrimination”), the following subsections are...Previous MatchNext Match

        4. 21.Subsections (1A) to (1D) of section 28T are omitted and...Previous MatchNext Match

        5. 22.In subsections (2) and (4) of section 28T, for “any...Previous MatchNext Match

        6. 23.In section 28W(1)(a) for “by an educational institution” there is...Previous MatchNext Match

        7. 24.Sections 28SA, 28UA, 28UB, 28UC, 28V(1A) and 31A are omitted....Previous MatchNext Match

    11. SCHEDULE 5Previous MatchNext Match

      The National Disability CouncilPrevious MatchNext Match

      1. StatusPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 1.(1) The Council shall be a body corporate. Previous MatchNext Match

      2. ProcedurePrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 2.The Council has power to regulate its own procedure (including...Previous MatchNext Match

      3. MembershipPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 3.(1) The Council shall consist of at least 10, but...Previous MatchNext Match

      4. Term of office of membersPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 4.(1) Each member shall be appointed for a term which...Previous MatchNext Match

      5. RemunerationPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 5.(1) The Secretary of State may pay such remuneration or...Previous MatchNext Match

      6. StaffPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 6.The Secretary of State shall provide the Council with such...Previous MatchNext Match

      7. Supplementary regulation-making powerPrevious MatchNext Match

        1. 7.The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision— Previous MatchNext Match

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