Explanatory Notes

Equality Act 2010

2010 CHAPTER 15

8 April 2010

Commentary on Sections

Part 16: General and Miscellaneous

Schedule 22: Statutory provisions

Educational appointments, etc: religious belief: paragraphs 3 and 4

Background

983.Paragraph 3 is designed to replicate the effect of provisions in section 5 of the Employment Act 1989.

984.Universities restrict Canon Professorships to certain religions since such posts can only be held by ordained Ministers.

985.Paragraph 4 is designed to replicate the effect of regulation 39 of the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003.