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Equality Act 2010
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152Power to specify public authorities: consultation F1...E+W+S
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(1)Before making an order under a provision specified in the first column of the Table, a Minister of the Crown must consult the person or persons specified in the second column.
| Provision | Consultees |
|---|---|
| Section 151(1) | The Commission |
| Section 151(1), so far as relating to a relevant Welsh authority | The Welsh Ministers |
| Section 151(1), so far as relating to a relevant Scottish authority | The Scottish Ministers |
| Section 151(5) | The Commission |
| Section 151(5), so far as relating to a cross-border Welsh authority | The Welsh Ministers |
| Section 151(5), so far as relating to a cross-border Scottish authority | The Scottish Ministers |
(2)Before making an order under section 151(2), the Welsh Ministers must [F2consult the Commission, and after making such an order they must inform a Minister of the Crown.]
(3)Before making an order under section 151(3), the Scottish Ministers must [F3consult the Commission, and after making such an order they must inform a Minister of the Crown.]
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F1Words in s. 152 heading omitted (1.4.2018) by virtue of Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 44(2)(b), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(i)
F2Words in s. 152(2) substituted (1.4.2018) by Wales Act 2017 (c. 4), ss. 44(2)(a), 71(4) (with Sch. 7 paras. 1, 6); S.I. 2017/1179, reg. 3(i)
F3Words in s. 152(3) substituted (23.5.2016) by Scotland Act 2016 (c. 11), ss. 37(7), 72(7)
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