1(1)An association does not contravene section 101(1) by restricting membership to persons who share a protected characteristic.E+W+S
(2)An association that restricts membership to persons who share a protected characteristic does not breach section 101(3) by restricting the access by associates to a benefit, facility or service to such persons as share the characteristic.
(3)An association that restricts membership to persons who share a protected characteristic does not breach section 102(1) by inviting as guests, or by permitting to be invited as guests, only such persons as share the characteristic.
(4)Sub-paragraphs (1) to (3), so far as relating to race, do not apply in relation to colour.
(5)This paragraph does not apply to an association that is a registered political party.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 16 para. 1 wholly in force at 1.10.2012; para. 1 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 216; para. 1 in force for certain purposes at 1.10.2010 by S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(1)(7)(d) (with art. 15); para. 1 in force so far as not already in force at 1.10.2012 by S.I. 2012/1569, art. 2(e)