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Equality Act 2006

Equality Act 2006

2006 CHAPTER 3

Commentary on Sections

Part 1: The Commission for Equality and Human Rights

Section 17: Grants

62.Section 17 provides the CEHR with a power to make grants to others, in pursuance of any of its duties under sections 8 to 10. This is a power currently available only to the CRE under section 44 of the RRA.

63.Subsection (2) allows the CEHR to attach conditions, including as to repayment, to the financial assistance that it provides.

64.Subsection (3) provides that, where the CEHR provides financial assistance in the exercise of its powers to co-operate with or assist others under Part 1 of the Act, it may do so only in accordance with the provisions of section 17.

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