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140A.Extension of time limits because of mediation in certain cross-border disputes
140AA.Extension of time limits because of alternative dispute resolution in certain cross border or domestic contractual disputes
140B.Extension of time limits to facilitate conciliation before institution of proceedings
Part 12 Disabled persons: transport
163.Taxi licence conditional on compliance with taxi accessibility regulations
165.Disabled passengers in wheelchairs: duties of drivers of designated vehicles
165A.Disabled passengers: assistance to identify and find vehicle
167A.Disabled passengers: duties of operators of private hire vehicles
171.Assistance dogs in private hire vehicles: exemption certificates
Part 16 General and miscellaneous
SCHEDULES
Services and public functions: reasonable adjustments
Services and public functions: exceptions
Part 5 Insurance and other financial services
PART 6A Marriage of same sex couples and Civil Partnership in England and Wales
PART 6B CIVIL PARTNERSHIP, MARRIAGE OF SAME SEX COUPLES AND MARRIAGE OF CIVIL PARTNERS: SCOTLAND
Part 8 Television, radio and on-line broadcasting and distribution
Premises: reasonable adjustments
Accessibility for disabled pupils
Further and higher education exceptions
Public sector equality duty: exceptions
Part 1 Public authorities: general
Part 2 Public authorities: relevant Welsh authorities
Part 3 Public authorities: relevant Scottish authorities
Other body added on 26th November 2020
The Scottish National Investment Bank p.l.c.
Other office added on 1st December 2020
Scottish Biometrics Commissioner.
Other body added on 23rd December 2021
South of Scotland Enterprise.
Other bodies and offices added on 1st July 2024
Community Justice Scotland Patient Safety Commissioner for Scotland
Reasonable adjustments: supplementary
28.In section 5(2)(c) (remuneration, fees and allowances) for “2A(1)(b) of...
29.In section 7(3)(h) (employment tribunal procedure regulations) for “2A(1)(b) of...
30.In section 12(1) (restriction of publicity in disability cases) for...
31.In section 18(1) (tribunal proceedings to which conciliation provisions apply)—...
37.In section 336(4A) (tribunal procedure) for “claim under Chapter 1...
38.In section 509AC(5)(interpretation etc ), in the definition of “disabled...
39.Omit section 583(5) (commencement etc : transitory provision relating to...
40.In Schedule 35B (meaning of eligible child etc ), paragraph...
41.In Schedule 35C (school travel schemes), paragraph 14, in the...
42.(1) In Schedule 36A (education functions of local authorities) the...
62.(1) Section 8 (equality and diversity) is amended as follows....
63.In section 10(2) (meaning of group) for paragraph (d) substitute—...
64.For section 11(3)(c) (interpretation) substitute— (c) a reference to the...
65.(1) Section 14 (codes of practice) is amended as follows....
66.In section 16(4) (inquiries: matters which the Commission may consider...
67.In section 21(2)(b) (unlawful act notice: specification of legislative provision)...
68.After section 24 insert— Enforcement powers: supplemental (1) This section has effect in relation to—
69.Omit section 25 (restraint of unlawful advertising etc.).
73.For section 31(1) (duties in respect of which Commission may...
74.(1) Section 32 (public sector duties: compliance notice) is amended...
76.(1) Section 34 (meaning of unlawful) is amended as follows....
77.(1) Section 35 (general: definitions) is amended as follows.
78.In section 39(4) (orders subject to affirmative resolution procedure) for...
79.Omit section 43 (transitional: rented housing in Scotland).
80.Omit Part 2 (discrimination on grounds of religion or belief)....
83.In section 94(3) (extent: Northern Ireland)— (a) omit “and 41...
84.(1) Schedule 1 (the Commission: constitution, etc.) is amended as...
85.In Schedule 3 (consequential amendments), omit paragraphs 6 to 35...
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