Equality Act 2006 (c. 3)

Part 1 The Commission for Equality and Human Rights

Enforcement powers

26 Section 25: supplemental

(1) A complaint or application under section 25(3) may be presented or made only—

(a) within the period of six months beginning with the date (or last date) on which the alleged unlawful act occurred, or

(b) with the permission of the tribunal, court or sheriff.

(2) A determination under section 25(4) shall not be relied upon by a county court or the sheriff in proceedings under section 25(5) or (6) while an appeal against the determination—

(a) is pending, or

(b) may be brought (disregarding the possibility of an appeal out of time with permission).

(3) An application under section 25(5) or (6) may be made only—

(a) within the period of five years beginning with the date (or last date) on which the unlawful act referred to in that subsection occurred, or

(b) with the permission of the court or sheriff.