C1Part 11Advancement of equality

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Chapter 1Public sector equality duty

I1150Public authorities and public functions

1

A public authority is a person who is specified in Schedule 19.

2

In that Schedule—

  • Part 1 specifies public authorities generally;

  • Part 2 specifies relevant Welsh authorities;

  • Part 3 specifies relevant Scottish authorities.

3

A public authority specified in Schedule 19 is subject to the duty imposed by section 149(1) in relation to the exercise of all of its functions unless subsection (4) applies.

4

A public authority specified in that Schedule in respect of certain specified functions is subject to that duty only in respect of the exercise of those functions.

5

A public function is a function that is a function of a public nature for the purposes of the Human Rights Act 1998.