Part I Discrimination to Which Act Applies

5 Interpretation.

1

In this Act—

a

references to discrimination refer to any discrimination falling within sections 1 to 4; and

b

references to sex discrimination refer to any discrimination falling within section 1 or 2,

and related expressions shall be construed accordingly.

2

In this Act—

  • “woman” includes a female of any age, and

  • “man” includes a male of any age.

3

A comparison of the cases of persons of different sex or marital status under section 1(1) or 3(1) must be such that the relevant circumstances in the one case are the same, or not materially different, in the other.