Equality Act 2010 Explanatory Notes

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:

  • Section 82 (offshore work);

  • Section 105(3) and (4) (expiry of Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates), Act 2002);

  • Section 199 (abolition of presumption of advancement).

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