Equality Act 2006

34UnlawfulE+W+S

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(1)In this Part (except section 30(3)) “unlawful” means contrary to a provision of the [F1Equality Act 2010].

(2)But action is not unlawful for the purposes of this Part by reason only of the fact that it contravenes a duty under or by virtue of [F2any of the following provisions of the Equality Act 2010]

[F3(a)section 1 (public sector duty regarding socio-economic inequalities),

(b)section 149, 153 or 154 (public sector equality duty),

(c)Part 12 (disabled persons: transport), or

(d)section 190 (disability: improvements to let dwelling houses).]

Textual Amendments

F1Words in s. 34(1) substituted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 76(2) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(viii) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

F2Words in s. 34(2) inserted (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 76(3)(a) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(viii) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)

F3S. 34(2)(a)-(d) substituted for (1.10.2010 except in relation to s. 34(2)(a)(b), 5.4.2011 in so far as it relates to s. 34(2)(b), 20.11.2021 for W.S. in so far as not already in force, otherwise prosp.) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 76(3)(b) (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(viii) (with arts. 4-25, Schs. 1-8) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(g)(iv); S.I. 2021/1322, arts. 3, 4

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