Equality Act 2006 (c. 3)

Part 1 E+W+S The Commission for Equality and Human Rights

General powers E+W+S

13 Information, advice, &c. E+W+S

(1) In pursuance of its duties under sections 8 [F1 and 9] the Commission may—

(a) publish or otherwise disseminate ideas or information;

(b) undertake research;

(c) provide education or training;

(d) give advice or guidance (whether about the effect or operation of an enactment or otherwise);

(e) arrange for a person to do anything within paragraphs (a) to (d);

(f) act jointly with, co-operate with or assist a person doing anything within paragraphs (a) to (d).

(2) The reference to giving advice in subsection (1)(d) does not include a reference to preparing, or assisting in the preparation of, a document to be used for the purpose of legal proceedings.

Textual Amendments

F1 Words in s. 13(1) substituted (25.6.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 64(7), 103(2)