Explanatory Notes

Equality Act 2010

2010 CHAPTER 15

8 April 2010

Commentary on Sections

Part 16: General and Miscellaneous

Section 217: Extent
Effect

668.This section explains that all of the provisions of the Act are part of the law of England and Wales.

669.All of the provisions of the Act, except for section 190 (improvements to let dwelling houses) and Part 15 (family property), are also part of the law of Scotland.

670.In relation to Northern Ireland, the Act is not part of Northern Ireland’s law, except for the following: