Equality Act 2010 Explanatory Notes

Effect

702.Paragraph 15 is designed to ensure that people who provide foster care, or other similar forms of care, in their own home are not subject to the prohibitions on discriminating against, harassing or victimising a person in the provision of services while providing that care.

703.It applies irrespective of whether or not the person is paid for providing the care service.

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