Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (repealed)

[F176BSpecific dutiesE+W+S

(1)The Secretary of State may by order impose on a person to whom the duty in section 76A(1) applies, or in so far as that duty applies to a person, a duty which the Secretary of State thinks will ensure better performance of the duty under section 76A(1).

(2)Before making an order under subsection (1) the Secretary of State shall consult the Commission.

(3)The Secretary of State—

(a)must consult the National Assembly for Wales before making an order under subsection (1) in respect of a person exercising functions in relation to Wales, and

(b)may not, without the consent of the National Assembly for Wales, make an order under subsection (1) in respect of a person all of whose functions are public functions in relation to Wales.

(4)A failure in respect of performance of a duty imposed under subsection (1) does not confer a cause of action at private law.]

Textual Amendments

F1S. 76B inserted (18.4.2006 for certain purposes and 6.4.2007 in so far as not already in force) by Equality Act 2006 (c. 3), ss. 85(1), 93 (with s. 92); S.I. 2007/1082, arts. 2, 4