Equality Act 2006

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12(1)Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the Commission thinks that a person—E+W+S

(a)has failed without reasonable excuse to comply with a notice under paragraph 9, or

(b)is likely to fail without reasonable excuse to comply with a notice under paragraph 9.

(2)The Commission may apply to [F1the county court] (in England and Wales) or to the sheriff (in Scotland) for an order requiring a person to take such steps as may be specified in the order to comply with the notice.

Textual Amendments

F1Words in Sch. 2 para. 12(2) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)