Equality Act 2010

Power to amend

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7(1)A Minister of the Crown may by order amend this Part of this Schedule—

(a)so as to add, vary or omit an exception to section 85;

(b)so as to make provision about the construction or application of section 19(2)(d) in relation to section 85.

(2)The power under sub-paragraph (1) is exercisable only in relation to religious or belief-related discrimination.

(3)Before making an order under this paragraph the Minister must consult—

(a)the Welsh Ministers,

(b)the Scottish Ministers, and

(c)such other persons as the Minister thinks appropriate.