Equality Act 2010 (c. 15)

SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 9 E+W+S Work: exceptions

Part 1 E+W+S Occupational requirements

Armed forces E+W+S

4 (1) A person does not contravene section 39(1)(a) or (c) or (2)(b) [F1 or section 60A(1)] by applying in relation to service in the armed forces a relevant requirement if the person shows that the application is a proportionate means of ensuring the combat effectiveness of the armed forces. E+W+S

(2) A relevant requirement is—

(a) a requirement to be a man;

(b) a requirement not to be a transsexual person.

(3) This Part of this Act, so far as relating to age or disability, does not apply to service in the armed forces; and section 55, so far as relating to disability, does not apply to work experience in the armed forces.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in Sch. 9 para. 4(1) inserted (1.1.2024) by The Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1425), regs. 1(2), 4(6)(c)