Equality Act 2010

This section has no associated Explanatory Notes

16(1)This paragraph applies in relation to disability discrimination.E+W+S

(2)Section 29 does not apply to—

(a)a decision within sub-paragraph (3);

(b)anything done for the purposes of or in pursuance of a decision within that sub-paragraph.

(3)A decision is within this sub-paragraph if it is a decision (whether or not taken in accordance with immigration rules) to do any of the following on the ground that doing so is necessary for the public good—

(a)to refuse entry clearance;

(b)to refuse leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom;

(c)to cancel leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom;

(d)to vary leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom;

(e)to refuse an application to vary leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom.

(4)Section 29 does not apply to—

(a)a decision taken, or guidance given, by the Secretary of State in connection with a decision within sub-paragraph (3);

(b)a decision taken in accordance with guidance given by the Secretary of State in connection with a decision within that sub-paragraph.

Commencement Information

I1Sch. 3 wholly in force at 1.10.2012; Sch. 3 not in force at Royal assent see s. 216; Sch. 3 in force at 1.10.2010 for certain purposes by S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(3); Sch. 3 in force so far as not already in force at 1.10.2012 by S.I. 2012/1569, art. 2(d)