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(1)Every body or other person specified in Schedule 1A or of a description falling within that Schedule shall, in carrying out its functions, have due regard to the need—
(a)to eliminate unlawful racial discrimination; and
(b)to promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups.
(2)The Secretary of State may by order impose, on such persons falling within Schedule 1A as he considers appropriate, such duties as he considers appropriate for the purpose of ensuring the better performance by those persons of their duties under subsection (1).
(3)An order under subsection (2)—
(a)may be made in relation to a particular person falling within Schedule 1A, any description of persons falling within that Schedule or every person falling within that Schedule;
(b)may make different provision for different purposes.
(4)Before making an order under subsection (2), the Secretary of State shall consult the Commission.
(5)The Secretary of State may by order amend Schedule 1A; but no such order may extend the application of this section unless the Secretary of State considers that the extension relates to a person who exercises functions of a public nature.
(6)An order under subsection (2) or (5) may contain such incidental, supplementary or consequential provision as the Secretary of State considers appropriate (including provision amending or repealing provision made by or under this Act or any other enactment).
(7)This section is subject to section 71A and 71B and is without prejudice to the obligation of any person to comply with any other provision of this Act.]
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 71-71E substituted for s. 71 (2.4.2001) by 2000 c. 34, s. 2(1) (with s. 10(5)); S.I. 2001/566, art. 2(1)
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