Equality Act 2006 Explanatory Notes

Section 64: Amendment of exceptions

229.Section 64 provides an order-making power by which the Secretary of State can add a new exception to the prohibitions against public authorities (section 52(1)) or change an existing exception in Part 2. Subsection (2) requires that the Secretary of State consult with the CEHR before making such an order, which is subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.

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