- Latest available (Revised)
- Point in Time (01/10/2010)
- Original (As enacted)
Race Relations Act 1976 (Repealed)
You are here:
- UK Public General Acts
- 1976 c. 74
- Part III
What Version
Advanced Features
- Show Geographical Extent(e.g. England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland)
- Show Timeline of Changes
Opening Options
More Resources
Changes over time for: Part III
Version Superseded: 21/10/2010
Alternative versions:
- 01/02/1991- Amendment
- 06/05/1992- Amendment
- 16/05/1992- Amendment
- 01/06/1992- Amendment
- 01/08/1993- Amendment
- 01/10/1993- Amendment
- 01/04/1994- Amendment
- 21/09/1994- Amendment
- 23/11/1995- Amendment
- 01/04/1996- Amendment
- 01/09/1996- Amendment
- 01/11/1996- Amendment
- 01/04/1997- Amendment
- 27/05/1997- Amendment
- 01/09/1999- Amendment
- 28/07/2000- Amendment
- 26/03/2001- Amendment
- 02/04/2001- Amendment
- 07/11/2002- Amendment
- 04/04/2003- Amendment
- 19/07/2003- Amendment
- 01/12/2004- Amendment
- 31/12/2004- Amendment
- 01/09/2005- Amendment
- 03/10/2005- Amendment
- 01/04/2006- Amendment
- 02/05/2007- Amendment
- 01/04/2008- Amendment
- 01/04/2010- Amendment
- 05/05/2010- Amendment
- 01/10/2010- Amendment
- 01/10/2010
Point in time - 21/10/2010- Amendment
- 05/04/2011- Amendment
Status:
Point in time view as at 01/10/2010.
Changes to legislation:
There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Race Relations Act 1976 (Repealed),
Part III.
Changes to Legislation
Revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. At the current time any known changes or effects made by subsequent legislation have been applied to the text of the legislation you are viewing by the editorial team. Please see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ for details regarding the timescales for which new effects are identified and recorded on this site.
Part IIIE+W+S Discrimination in other fields
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. III (ss. 17-27) applied (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, ss. 24, Sch. 4 para. 8(b) (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
EducationE+W+S
17F1. . . bodies in charge of educational establishments.E+W+S
F2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1S. 17: words in heading omitted (19.7.2003) by virtue of The Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1626), reg. 18(1)
F2Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
[F317A Meaning of pupil in section 17.E+W+S
F4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F3S. 17A inserted (1.8.1993) by Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13), s. 93(1), Sch. 8 Pt. II para.86; S.I. 1992/831, art. 2, Sch.4.
F4Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
18 Other discrimination [F5etc.] by local education authorities.E+W+S
F6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F5S. 18: word in heading inserted (19.7.2003) by The Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1626), reg. 19(1)
F6Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
[F718A[F8Discrimination by further and higher education funding bodies]E+W+S
F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F7S. 18A inserted (6.5.1992) by Further and Higher Education Act 1992 (c. 13), s. 93(1), Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 87; S.I. 1992/831, art. 2, Sch. 1.
F8S. 18A title substituted (1.4.2010) by The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Consequential Amendments) (England and Wales) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1080), art. 1(2)(a), Sch. 1 para. 10(c) (with art. 2(3))
F9Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
18BF10. . . Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Councils.E+W+S
F11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F10S. 18B: words in heading omitted (19.7.2003) by virtue of The Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1626), reg. 19(2)
F11S. 18B repealed (S.) (3.10.2005) by Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 6), s. 32, Sch. 3 para. 4(a); S.S.I. 2005/419, art. 2(1)
[F1218BAScottish Further and Higher Education Funding CouncilE+W+S
F13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F12S. 18BA inserted (3.10.2005) by The Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/2077), art. 5(a)
F13Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
F1418C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S
Textual Amendments
F14S. 18C repealed (1.9.1999) by 1998 c. 31, s. 140(3), Sch. 31 (with ss. 138(9), 144(6)); S.I. 1999/2323, art. 2(1), Sch. 1
[F1718DF15. . . [F16Training and Development Agency for Schools].E+W+S
F18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
Textual Amendments
F15S. 18D: words in heading omitted (19.7.2003) by virtue of The Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1626), reg. 19(2)
F16Words in s. 18D substituted (1.9.2005) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18), s. 98, Sch. 14 para. 7(a)
F17S. 18D inserted (21.9.1994) by 1994 c. 30, s. 24, Sch. 2 para. 6(3); S.I. 1994/2204, art. 2(1)
F18Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
F1919. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S
Textual Amendments
F19S. 19 repealed (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 9(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)
F2019ZA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W+S
Textual Amendments
F20S. 19ZA repealed (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 9(2), Sch. 3 (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)
[F21 Planning]E+W+S
Textual Amendments
19A Discrimination by planning authorities.E+W+S
(1)It is unlawful for a planning authority to discriminate against a person in carrying out their planning functions.
(2)In this section “planning authority”means—
(a)in England and Wales, a county [F22county borough,], district or London borough council [F23the Broads Authority [F24a National Park authority or]], a joint planning board F25. . . and
(b)in Scotland, a planning authority or regional planning authority,
and includes an urban development corporation and a body having functions (whether as an enterprise zone authority or a body invited to prepare a scheme) under Schedule 32 to the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980.
(3)In this section “planning functions”means—
(a)in England and Wales, functions under [F26the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990]and such other functions as may be prescribed, and
(b)in Scotland, functions under [F27the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 and the Planning (Hazardous Substances) (Scotland) Act 1997] or Part IX of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, and such other functions as may be prescribed,
and includes, in relation to an urban development corporation, planning functions under Part XVI of the Local Government, Planning and Land Act 1980 and, in relation to an enterprise zone authority or body invited to prepare an enterprise zone scheme, functions under Part XVIII of that Act.
Textual Amendments
F22Words in s. 19A(2)(a) inserted (1.4.1996) by 1994 c. 19, s. 66(6), Sch. 16 para. 52 (with ss. 54(5)(7), 55(5), 66(7), Sch. 17 paras. 22(1) 23(2)); S.I. 1996/396, art. 4, Sch. 2
F23Words inserted (E.W.) by Norfolk and Suffolk Broads Act 1988 (c. 4, SIF 81:1), ss. 2(5)(6), 23(2), Sch. 3 para. 29, Sch. 7
F24Words in s. 19A(2)(a) inserted (E.W.) (23.11.1995) by 1995 c. 25, s. 78, Sch. 10 para. 15(1) (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117, Sch. 8 para. 7); S.I. 1995/2950, art. 2(1)
F25Words in s. 19A(2)(a) repealed (1.4.1997) by 1995 c. 25, s. 120(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.I. 1996/2560, art. 2, Sch.
F26Words substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123:1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 36
F27Words in s. 19A(3)(b) substituted (27.5.1997) by 1997 c. 11, ss. 4, 6(2), Sch. 2 para. 26 (with s. 5, Sch. 3)
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C2S. 19A(3): transfer of functions (1.7.1999) by S.I. 1999/672, art. 2, Sch.1
[F28 Public authorities]E+W+S
Textual Amendments
F28Ss. 19B-19F and cross-heading inserted (26.3.2001 for specified purposes otherwise 2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 1 (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)(2)
F3019BF29. . . public authorities.E+W+S
F31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F29S. 19B: words in heading omitted (19.7.2003) by virtue of The Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1626), reg. 20(1)
F30Ss. 19B-19F and cross-heading inserted (26.3.2001 for specified purposes otherwise 2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 1 (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)(2)
F31Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C3S. 19B extended (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2) of the extending S.I.) by The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2818), arts. 1(2), 11(3)
F3219C Exceptions or further exceptions from section 19B for judicial and legislative acts etc.E+W+S
F33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F32Ss. 19B-19F and cross-heading inserted (26.3.2001 for specified purposes otherwise 2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 1 (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)(2)
F33Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
F3419D Exception from section 19B for certain acts in immigration and nationality cases.E+W+S
F35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F34Ss. 19B-19F and cross-heading inserted (26.3.2001 for specified purposes otherwise 2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 1 (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)(2)
F35Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C4S. 19D extended (coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2) of the extending S.I.) by The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/2818), arts. 1(2), 11(3)
F3619E Monitoring of exception in relation to immigration and nationality cases.E+W+S
F37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F36Ss. 19B-19F and cross-heading inserted (26.3.2001 for specified purposes otherwise 2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 1 (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)(2)
F37S. 19E repealed (1.4.2008) by UK Borders Act 2007 (c. 30), ss. 54, 58, 59, Sch.; S.I. 2008/309, art. 4(e)(h)
F3819F Exceptions from section 19B for decisions not to prosecute etc.E+W+S
F39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F38Ss. 19B-19F and cross-heading inserted (26.3.2001 for specified purposes otherwise 2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 1 (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)(2)
F39Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
Goods, facilities, services and premisesE+W+S
20F40. . . provision of goods, facilities or services.E+W+S
F41. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F40S. 20: words in heading omitted (19.7.2003) by virtue of The Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1626), reg. 22(1)
F41Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
21F42. . . disposal or management of premises.E+W+S
F43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F42S. 21: words in heading omitted (19.7.2003) by virtue of The Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1626), reg. 23(1)
F43Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
22 Exception from ss. 20(1) and 21: small dwellings.E+W+S
F44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F44Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
23 Further exceptions from [F45ss 20] and 21.E+W+S
F46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F45S. 23: words in heading substituted (19.7.2003) by The Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1626), reg. 25(1)
F46Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
24F47. . . consent for assignment or sub-letting.E+W+S
F48. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F47S. 24: words in heading omitted (19.7.2003) by virtue of The Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1626), reg. 26(1)
F48Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
25 Discrimination: associations not within s. 11.E+W+S
F49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F49Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
26 Exception from s. 25 for certain associations.E+W+S
F50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F50Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
[F51 Barristers]E+W+S
Textual Amendments
F51Ss. 26A, 26B inserted by virtue of Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41, SIF 37), ss. 64(2), 65(2), Sch. 19 para. 1
26AF52. . . barristers.E+W+S
F53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F52S. 26A: words in heading omitted (19.7.2003) by virtue of The Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1626), reg. 27(1)
F53Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
AdvocatesE+W+S
26BF54. . . advocates.E+W+S
F55. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F54S. 26B: words in heading omitted (19.7.2003) by virtue of The Race Relations Act 1976 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1626), reg. 28(1)
F55Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
ExtentE+W+S
27 Extent of Part III.E+W+S
F56. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F56Act repealed (1.10.2010 (except for ss.71-71B, Sch. 1A) and 5.4.2011 otherwise) by Equality Act 2010 (c. 15), s. 216(3), Sch. 27 Pt. 1 (as substituted (1.10.2010) by S.I. 2010/2279, art. 13, Sch. 2 (with art. 15(5) and with further savings (temp.) in S.I. 2010/2317, art. 10(8)(b)); S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(15)(f) (with art. 14(3), 15, Schs. 1, 3, 5); S.I. 2011/1066, art. 2(h)
Act subject to amendment (4.4.2011) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 1 para. 26; S.I. 2011/892, art. 3, Sch. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.11.2011) by Sports Grounds Safety Authority Act 2011 (c. 6), s. 8(1), Sch. 2 para. 6, Sch. 3; S.I. 2011/2597, art. 2; and expressed to be subject to further amendment (1.4.2012) by Budget Responsibility and National Audit Act 2011 (c. 4), s. 29, Sch. 5 para. 11(1)(6); S.I. 2011/2576, art. 5
Options/Help
Print Options
PrintThe Whole Act
PrintThis Part only
You have chosen to open The Whole Act
The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
You have chosen to open The Whole Act as a PDF
The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download.
Would you like to continue?
You have chosen to open the Whole Act
The Whole Act you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
You have chosen to open Schedules only
The Schedules you have selected contains over 200 provisions and might take some time to download. You may also experience some issues with your browser, such as an alert box that a script is taking a long time to run.
Would you like to continue?
Legislation is available in different versions:
Latest Available (revised):The latest available updated version of the legislation incorporating changes made by subsequent legislation and applied by our editorial team. Changes we have not yet applied to the text, can be found in the ‘Changes to Legislation’ area.
Original (As Enacted or Made): The original version of the legislation as it stood when it was enacted or made. No changes have been applied to the text.
Point in Time: This becomes available after navigating to view revised legislation as it stood at a certain point in time via Advanced Features > Show Timeline of Changes or via a point in time advanced search.
See additional information alongside the content
Geographical Extent: Indicates the geographical area that this provision applies to. For further information see ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.
Show Timeline of Changes: See how this legislation has or could change over time. Turning this feature on will show extra navigation options to go to these specific points in time. Return to the latest available version by using the controls above in the What Version box.
Opening Options
Different options to open legislation in order to view more content on screen at once
More Resources
Access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item from this tab. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
- the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy
- lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
- confers power and blanket amendment details
- all formats of all associated documents
- correction slips
- links to related legislation and further information resources
Timeline of Changes
This timeline shows the different points in time where a change occurred. The dates will coincide with the earliest date on which the change (e.g an insertion, a repeal or a substitution) that was applied came into force. The first date in the timeline will usually be the earliest date when the provision came into force. In some cases the first date is 01/02/1991 (or for Northern Ireland legislation 01/01/2006). This date is our basedate. No versions before this date are available. For further information see the Editorial Practice Guide and Glossary under Help.
More Resources
Use this menu to access essential accompanying documents and information for this legislation item. Dependent on the legislation item being viewed this may include:
- the original print PDF of the as enacted version that was used for the print copy
- correction slips
Click 'View More' or select 'More Resources' tab for additional information including:
- lists of changes made by and/or affecting this legislation item
- confers power and blanket amendment details
- all formats of all associated documents
- links to related legislation and further information resources
All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated. This site additionally contains content derived from EUR-Lex, reused under the terms of the Commission Decision 2011/833/EU on the reuse of documents from the EU institutions. For more information see the EUR-Lex public statement on re-use.