Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/3/schedules
Timestamp: 2019-07-21 18:28:11
Document Index: 725905241

Matched Legal Cases: ['art 1', 'art. 3', 'art 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art 3', 'art 4', 'art 5', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 9', 'art. 2', 'art. 9', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2']

Changes over time for: Equality Act 2006 (Schedules only)
Equality Act 2006 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 21 July 2019. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
s. 28(12) words inserted by S.I. 2019/305 reg. 4(2)(a)(ii)
s. 28(12) words substituted by S.I. 2019/305 reg. 4(2)(a)(i)
s. 28(13)(a) words substituted by S.I. 2019/305 reg. 4(2)(b)(i)
s. 28(13)(b) words inserted by S.I. 2019/305 reg. 4(2)(b)(ii)
SCHEDULE 1E+W+SThe Commission: Constitution, &c.
Part 1E+W+SConstitution
1(1)The [F1Secretary of State] shall appoint not less than 10 or more than 15 individuals as members of the Commission (to be known as Commissioners).E+W+S
2(1)In appointing Commissioners the [F1Secretary of State] shall—E+W+S
(a)appoint an individual only if the [F1Secretary of State] thinks that the individual—
(3)The [F1Secretary of State] shall ensure that the Commission includes—
(c)a Commissioner appointed under paragraph 1(1), with the consent of the [F2Welsh Ministers]F2, who knows about conditions in Wales.
F2Words in Sch. 1 para. 2(3)(c) substituted by The Government of Wales Act 2006 (Consequential Modifications and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1388), art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 120, the amending provision coming into force immediately after the end of "the initial period" (which ended with the day of the first appointment of a First Minister on 25.5.2007) - see Government of Wales Act 2006, ss. 46, 161(5)
3(1)A Commissioner shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment (subject to this Schedule).E+W+S
(4)A Commissioner may resign by notice in writing to the [F1Secretary of State].
(5)The [F1Secretary of State] may dismiss a Commissioner who is, in the opinion of the [F1Secretary of State], unable, unfit or unwilling to perform his functions.
ChairmanE+W+S
4(1)The [F1Secretary of State] shall appoint—E+W+S
(b)may resign by notice in writing to the [F1Secretary of State], and
Part 2E+W+SProceedings
7(1)The Commission—E+W+S
(2)A person may be appointed under sub-paragraph (1)(a) only with the consent of the [F1Secretary of State].
(3)An appointment may be made under sub-paragraph (1)(b) only if consistent with arrangements determined by the Commission and approved by the [F1Secretary of State] as to—
Investigating CommissionersE+W+S
9(1)The Commission may appoint one or more Investigating Commissioners.E+W+S
(b)with the consent of the [F1Secretary of State].
(4)An Investigating Commissioner is not a Commissioner; but paragraphs 3(1), (4) and (5) and 33 apply to him as if he were (and with the substitution of references to the Commission for references to the [F1Secretary of State]).
C1Sch. 1 para. 9(3)(b) modified (1.10.2007) by The Equality Act 2006 (Dissolution of Commissions and Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/2602), art. 5(2)
DelegationE+W+S
10(1)The Commission may delegate a function—E+W+S
11(1)The Commission may establish one or more committees (to be known as advisory committees) to advise—E+W+S
12(1)The Commission may establish one or more committees to whom the Commission may delegate functions (to be known as decision-making committees).E+W+S
13A member of a committee shall hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of his appointment by the Commission (which may include provision for dismissal).
Scotland CommitteeE+W+S
17The Commission shall appoint as the Chairman of the Scotland Committee a Commissioner appointed for the purpose of satisfying paragraph 2(3)(b).
18The Commission shall appoint each member of the Scotland Committee for a period of not less than two years or more than 5 years, subject to the possibilities of—
(a)reappointment, and
19The Scotland Committee shall advise the Commission about the exercise of the Commission's functions in so far as they affect Scotland.
20Before exercising a function in a manner which in the opinion of the Commission is likely to affect persons in Scotland, the Commission shall consult the Scotland Committee.
21(1)The power under section 13—E+W+S
F3Sch. 1 para. 21(2) omitted (31.3.2017) by virtue of The Equality Act 2006 (Dissolution of the Disability Committee) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/406), art. 3(1)(2)
22(1)The power under section 11(2)(c)—E+W+S
F4Sch. 1 para. 22(3) omitted (31.3.2017) by virtue of The Equality Act 2006 (Dissolution of the Disability Committee) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/406), art. 3(1)(2)
23In allocating its resources the Commission shall ensure that the Scotland Committee receives a share sufficient to enable it to exercise its functions.
Wales CommitteeE+W+S
24(1)The Commission shall establish a decision-making committee to be known as the Wales Committee.E+W+S
25The Commission shall appoint as the Chairman of the Wales Committee a Commissioner appointed for the purpose of satisfying paragraph 2(3)(c).
26The Commission shall appoint each member of the Wales Committee for a period of not less than two years or more than 5 years, subject to the possibilities of—
27The Wales Committee shall advise the Commission about the exercise of its functions in so far as they affect Wales.
28Before exercising a function in a manner which in the opinion of the Commission is likely to affect persons in Wales, the Commission shall consult the Wales Committee.
29(1)The power under section 13—E+W+S
F5Sch. 1 para. 29(2) omitted (31.3.2017) by virtue of The Equality Act 2006 (Dissolution of the Disability Committee) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/406), art. 3(1)(2)
30(1)The power under section 11(2)(c)—E+W+S
F6Sch. 1 para. 30(3) omitted (31.3.2017) by virtue of The Equality Act 2006 (Dissolution of the Disability Committee) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/406), art. 3(1)(2)
31In allocating its resources the Commission shall ensure that the Wales Committee receives a share sufficient to enable it to exercise its functions.
33The validity of proceedings of the Commission shall not be affected by—
34The validity of proceedings of a committee of the Commission shall not be affected by—
(a)a vacancy (including a vacancy in the office of Chairman), or
Part 3E+W+SMoney
Remuneration, &c.E+W+S
35(1)The Commission may pay to the Chairman, a deputy Chairman or another Commissioner—E+W+S
(a)such remuneration as the [F1Secretary of State] may determine, and
(b)such travelling and other allowances as the [F1Secretary of State] may determine.
(2)The Commission may pay to or in respect of the Chairman, a deputy Chairman or another Commissioner such sums as the [F1Secretary of State] may determine by way of, or in respect of, pensions, allowances or gratuities.
(3)If the [F1Secretary of State] thinks that there are special circumstances that make it right for a person ceasing to hold office as Chairman, deputy Chairman or Commissioner to receive compensation, the Commission may pay to him such compensation as the [F1Secretary of State] may determine.
36(1)The Commission may pay sums to or in respect of a member or former member of staff by way of or in respect of—E+W+S
ChargingE+W+S
39The Commission may make a charge for a service provided under section 13 F7....
F7Words in Sch. 1 para. 39 omitted (25.6.2013) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 64(11)(a), 103(2)
40(1)The Commission shall—E+W+S
(b)prepare a statement of accounts in respect of each financial year in such form as the [F1Secretary of State] may direct.
(a)the [F1Secretary of State], and
(3)A copy of a statement must be sent under sub-paragraph (2) within such period, beginning with the end of the financial year to which the statement relates, as the [F1Secretary of State] may direct.
(5)The [F1Secretary of State] may make a direction under sub-paragraph (1)(b) only with the consent of the Treasury.
Financial yearE+W+S
41(1)The financial year of the Commission shall be the period of 12 months ending with 31st March.E+W+S
Part 4E+W+SStatus, &c.
42(1)The Commission shall not—E+W+S
(3)The [F1Secretary of State] shall have regard to the desirability of ensuring that the Commission is under as few constraints as reasonably possible in determining—
DisqualificationsE+W+S
44(1)In Part II of Schedule 1 to the House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 24) (bodies all members of which are disqualified) at the appropriate place insert— “ The Commission for Equality and Human Rights. ”E+W+S
(2)In Part III of that Schedule (other disqualifying offices) at the appropriate place insert— “ Investigating Commissioner of, or member of a decision-making committee of, the Commission for Equality and Human Rights. ”
45(1)In Part II of Schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Assembly Disqualification Act 1975 (c. 25) (bodies all members of which are disqualified) at the appropriate place insert— “ The Commission for Equality and Human Rights. ”E+W+S
46A Commissioner or Investigating Commissioner, and a member of a decision-making committee of the Commission, shall be disqualified from being a member of the National Assembly for Wales.
RecordsE+W+S
47In Schedule 1 to the Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51) (definition of public records) at the appropriate place in Part II of the Table at the end of paragraph 3 insert— “ The Commission for Equality and Human Rights. ”
Freedom of informationE+W+S
48In Part VI of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36) (public bodies) at the appropriate place insert— “ The Commission for Equality and Human Rights. ”
F8Part 5E+W+SDisability Committee
F8Sch. 1 Pt. 5 repealed (31.3.2017) by The Equality Act 2006 (Dissolution of the Disability Committee) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/406), art. 3(1)(1)
Sections 16, 20 and 31
SCHEDULE 2E+W+SInquiries, Investigations and Assessments
Terms of referenceE+W+S
2Before conducting an inquiry the Commission shall—
3Before conducting an investigation the Commission shall—
(a)prepare terms of reference specifying the person to be investigated and the nature of the unlawful act which the Commission suspects,
4Before conducting an assessment of a person's compliance with a duty the Commission shall—
(a)prepare terms of reference,
6(1)The Commission shall make arrangements for giving persons an opportunity to make representations in relation to inquiries, investigations and assessments.E+W+S
7Arrangements under paragraph 6 may (but need not) include arrangements for oral representations.
8(1)The Commission shall consider representations made in relation to an inquiry, investigation or assessment.E+W+S
(b)made on behalf of a person specified in the terms of reference by a person who is not [F9a relevant lawyer]F9.
[F10(2A)“Relevant lawyer” means—
(a)an advocate or solicitor in Scotland, or
(b)a person who, for the purposes of the Legal Services Act 2007, is an authorised person in relation to an activity which constitutes the exercise of a right of audience or the conduct of litigation (within the meaning of that Act).]
F10(3)If the Commission refuse to consider representations in reliance on sub-paragraph (2) they shall give the person who makes them written notice of the Commission's decision and the reasons for it.
F9Words in Sch. 2 para. 8(2)(b) substituted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 152(a) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2 (with art. 9)
F10Sch. 2 para. 8(2A) inserted (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 208, 211, Sch. 21 para. 152(b) (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2 (with art. 9)
9In the course of an inquiry, investigation or assessment the Commission may give a notice under this paragraph to any person.
10(1)A notice given to a person under paragraph 9 may require him—E+W+S
11The recipient of a notice under paragraph 9 may apply to [F11the county court] (in England and Wales) or to the sheriff (in Scotland) to have the notice cancelled on the grounds that the requirement imposed by the notice is—
(a)unnecessary having regard to the purpose of the inquiry, investigation or assessment to which the notice relates, or
F11Words in Sch. 2 para. 11 substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
12(1)Sub-paragraph (2) applies where the Commission thinks that a person—E+W+S
(2)The Commission may apply to [F12the county court] (in England and Wales) or to the sheriff (in Scotland) for an order requiring a person to take such steps as may be specified in the order to comply with the notice.
F12Words in Sch. 2 para. 12(2) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 52; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)
14(1)Where a person is given a notice under paragraph 9 he shall disregard it, and notify the Commission that he is disregarding it, in so far as he thinks it would require him—E+W+S
(a)to disclose sensitive information within the meaning of [F13paragraph 5 of Schedule 1 to the Justice and Security Act 2013] (Intelligence and Security Committee[F14of Parliament]),
F13Words in Sch. 2 para. 14(1)(a) substituted (25.6.2013) by Justice and Security Act 2013 (c. 18), s. 20(1), Sch. 2 para. 6(a); S.I. 2013/1482, art. 2 (with arts. 3, 4)
F14Words in Sch. 2 para. 14(1)(a) inserted (25.6.2013) by Justice and Security Act 2013 (c. 18), s. 20(1), Sch. 2 para. 6(b); S.I. 2013/1482, art. 2 (with arts. 3, 4)
15The Commission shall publish a report of its findings on an inquiry, investigation or assessment.
RecommendationsE+W+S
16(1)The Commission may make recommendations—E+W+S
Effect of reportE+W+S
17(1)A court or tribunal—E+W+S
18A person to whom a recommendation in the report of an inquiry, investigation or assessment is addressed shall have regard to it.
Courts and tribunalsE+W+S
19An inquiry, investigation or assessment may not question (whether expressly or by necessary implication) the findings of a court or tribunal.
Intelligence servicesE+W+S
20(1)An inquiry may not consider—E+W+S
1In Schedule 1 to the Public Records Act 1958 (definition of public records) omit the reference to the Disability Rights Commission.
2In Schedule 2 to the Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (departments, &c. subject to investigation) omit the references to—
3In Schedule 1 to the Superannuation Act 1972 (employments) omit the references to—
F15Sch. 3 paras. 6-35 repealed (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 85, Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(xi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)
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36The Estate Agents Act 1979 shall be amended as follows.
37In section 9(6) (provision of information to Office of Fair Trading)—
40In section 28(2) of the Employment Act 1989 (orders) for “Equal Opportunities Commission” substitute “ Commission for Equality and Human Rights ”.
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F16Sch. 3 paras. 41-56 repealed (1.10.2010) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 26 para. 85, Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (with ss. 6(4), 205); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(e)(xi) (as amended (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2337, art. 2)
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57After section 21(1)(gb) of the Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (jurisdiction of Employment Appeal Tribunal) insert—
60In Part VI of Schedule 1 to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (public bodies) omit the references to—
62In paragraph 8(e) of Schedule 5 to the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001, for “Disability Rights Commission” substitute “ Commission for Equality and Human Rights ”.
Public Records Act 1958 (c. 51) In Part II of Schedule 1, the reference to the Disability Rights Commission.
Parliamentary Commissioner Act 1967 (c. 13) In Schedule 2, the references to the Commission for Racial Equality, the Disability Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunities Commission.
Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11) In Schedule 1, the references to the Commission for Racial Equality, the Disability Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunities Commission.
In Part II of Schedule 1, the references to the Commission for Racial Equality, the Disability Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunities Commission.
“a non-discrimination notice or”,
“notice or”, and
the words from “and for this purpose” to the end of the subsection.
Section 9(6)(c) (and the word “and” immediately before it).
the words “and notices”, and
the words “(1) and”.
County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28) Paragraphs 54 and 61 of Schedule 2.
Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 47) Paragraphs 5 and 6 of Schedule 3.
Legal Aid Act 1988 (c. 34) Paragraphs 6 and 7 of Schedule 5.
Housing Act 1988 (c. 50) Section 137.
Employment Act 1989 (c. 38) Paragraph 16 of Schedule 6.
Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42) Section 180.
Trade Union Reform and Employment Rights Act 1993 (c. 19) Paragraph 15 of Schedule 7.
Section 17B.
Employment Tribunals Act 1996 (c. 17) Paragraphs 3 and 4(3) of Schedule 1.
Disability Rights Commission Act 1999 (c. 17) The whole Act.
Access to Justice Act 1999 (c. 22) Paragraphs 13, 14 and 56 of Schedule 4.
Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000 (c. 34) Paragraphs 8, 9 and 11 of Schedule 2.
Freedom of Information Act 2000 (c. 36) In Part VI of Schedule 1, the references to the Commission for Racial Equality, Disability Rights Commission and Equal Opportunities Commission.
Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 2001 (c. 24) Paragraphs 13, 14 and 46 of Schedule 4.
Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (c. 41) Paragraphs 13 and 15 of Schedule 7.
Equality Act 2006 Section 86.