Part 2Discrimination on grounds of religion or belief

General exceptions

64Amendment of exceptions

1

The Secretary of State may by order amend this Part so as to—

a

create an exception to the prohibition under section 52(1), or,

b

vary an exception to a prohibition under this Part.

2

Before making an order under subsection (1) the Secretary of State shall consult the Commission for Equality and Human Rights.

3

An order under subsection (1)—

a

may include transitional, incidental or consequential provision (including provision amending an enactment (including an enactment in or under an Act of the Scottish Parliament)),

b

may make provision generally or only for specified cases or circumstances,

c

may make different provision for different cases or circumstances,

d

shall be made by statutory instrument, and

e

may not be made unless a draft has been laid before and approved by resolution of each House of Parliament.