Explanatory Notes

Equality Act 2010

2010 CHAPTER 15

8 April 2010

Commentary on Sections

Part 12: Disabled Persons: Transport

Chapter 1: Taxis, etc.

Section 171: Assistance dogs in private hire vehicles: exemption certificates

Background

557. This section is designed to replicate the exemption provision that was contained in section 37A of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.