Section 2(2).
SCHEDULE 2U.K. Past Disabilities
1The modifications referred to in section 2 are as follows.
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)
2References in Parts II [F1to 4][F2and 5A] to a disabled person are to be read as references to a person who has had a disability.
Extent Information
E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales and Scotland. A separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 2 para. 2: words “to 4” substituted for words “and III” (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 38(11) (with s. 43(13)); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I
F2Words in Sch. 2 para. 2 inserted (E.W.S.) (5.12.2005) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), ss. 19(1), 20(3)-(6), Sch. 1 para. 37(2); S.I. 2005/2774, art. 3(j)
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)
2References in Parts II and III [F29and Part III of the 2005 Order] to a disabled person are to be read as references to a person who has had a disability.
Extent Information
E3This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only. A separate version has been created for England and Wales and Scotland only
Textual Amendments
F29Words in Sch. 2 para. 2 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), arts. 1, {48(9)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended (16.1.2007) by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.
Commencement Information
I6Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)
[F32AU.K.References in Chapter 1 of Part 4 to a disabled pupil are to be read as references to a pupil who has had a disability.]
Textual Amendments
F3Sch. 2 paras. 2A, 2B inserted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 38(12) (with s. 43(13)); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I
[F302AN.I.In section 3A(5), after “not having that particular disability” insert “ and who has not had that particular disability ”.]
Extent Information
E4This provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate Sch. 2 para. 2A for England, Wales and Scotland only repealed (1.10.2010).
Textual Amendments
F30Sch. 2 para. 2A inserted (N.I.) (21.2.2004 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.10.2004 ) by the Disability Discrimination Act (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/55), {regs. 1(2)(3), 28(1)(a)}
F42BReferences in Chapter 2 of Part 4 to a disabled student are to be read as references to a student who has had a disability.
Textual Amendments
F4Sch. 2 paras. 2A, 2B inserted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 38(12) (with s. 43(13)); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I
2CIn section 3A(5), after “not having that particular disability” insert “ and who has not had that particular disability ”.
[F53In sections 4A(1), 4B(4), 4E(1), [F64H(1),] 6B(1), 7B(1), 7D(1), 14(1), 14B(1), 14D(1) [F7, 15C(1)] and 16A(4), section 21A(4)(a) (in the words to be read as section 19(1)(aa)) and section 21A(6)(a) (in the words to be substituted in section 21(1)), after “not disabled” (in each place it occurs) insert “ and who have not had a disability ”.]
Extent Information
E2This version of this provision extends to England, Wales and Scotland; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland.
Textual Amendments
F5Sch. 2 para. 3 substituted (E.W.S.) (3.7.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2004) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1673), regs. 1(2)(3), 29(1)(b)
F6Words in Sch. 2 para. 3 inserted (E.W.S) (1.12.2003 for certain purposes and 1.10.2004 otherwise) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Pensions) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2770), regs. 1(2)(3), 4(4)(a)
F7Words in Sch. 2 para. 3 inserted (E.W.S.) (4.12.2006) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), ss. 19(1), 20(3)-(6), {Sch. 1 para. 37(4(a)}; S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)
3In section 6(1), after “not disabled” insert “ and who have not had a disability ”.
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)
[F313In sections 4A(1), 4B(4), 4E(1), 4H(1), 6B(1), 7B(1), 14(1), 14B(1), 14D(1) and 16A(4), section 21A(4)(a) (in the words to be read as section 19(1)(aa)) and section 21A(6)(a) (in the words to be substituted in section 21(1)), after “not disabled” (in each place it occurs) insert “ and who have not had a disability ”.]
Extent Information
E5This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland.
Textual Amendments
F31Sch. 2 para. 3 substituted (N.I.) (21.2.2004 for certain purposes and 1.10.2004 insofar as not yet in force) by the Disability Discrimination Act (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) (S.R. 2004/55), {reg. 28(1)(b)}
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)
[F84In sections 4A(3)(b), 4E(3)(b), [F94H(3)(b),] 6B(3)(b), 7B(4)(b), 7D(3)(b), 14(3)(b), 14B(3)(b), 14D(3)(b) [F10, 15C(3)(a)] and 16A(6), for “has” (in each place it occurs) substitute “ has had ”.]
Textual Amendments
F8Sch. 2 para. 4 substituted (E.W.S.) (3.7.2003 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2004) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1673), regs. 1(2)(3), 29(1)(c)
F9Words in Sch. 2 para. 4 substituted (E.W.S) (1.12.2003 for certain purposes and 1.10.2004 otherwise) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Pensions) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/2770), regs. 1(2)(3), 4(4)(b)
F10Words in Sch. 2 para. 4 inserted (E.W.S.) (4.12.2006) by Disability Discrimination Act 2005 (c. 13), ss. 19(1), 20(3)-(6), Sch. 1 para. 37(5)(a); S.I. 2005/2774, art. 4(f)
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)
4In section 6(6), for “has” substitute “ has had ”.
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)
[F324In sections 4A(3)(b), 4E(3)(b), 4H(3)(b), 6B(3)(b), 7B(3)(b), 14(3)(b), 14B(3)(b), 14D(3)(b) and 16A(6), for “has” (in each place it occurs) substitute “ has had ”.]
Extent Information
E6This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England, Wales and Scotland.
Textual Amendments
F32Sch. 2 para. 4 substituted (N.I.) (21.2.2004 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.10.2004) by the Disability Discrimination Act (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 (S.R. 2004/55), regs. 1(2)(3), 28(1)(c)
Commencement Information
I4Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)
4ZAIn section 24(3)(e)(i) and (f)(i), after “having” insert “ had ”
4ZBIn sections 24D(2)(a) and 24J(3)(b), for “did not have” substitute “ had not had ”.
[F114AIn section 28B(3)(a) and (4), after “disabled” insert “or that he had had a disability”.]
Textual Amendments
F11Sch. 2 paras. 4A-4E inserted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 38(13) (with s. 43(13); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I
F124BIn section 28C(1), in paragraphs (a) and (b), after “not disabled” insert “and who have not had a disability”.
Textual Amendments
F12Sch. 2 paras. 4A-4E inserted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 38(13) (with s. 43(13)); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I
(a)in subsection (3)(a), after “disabled” insert “ or that he had had a disability ”,
(b)in subsection (6)(a), after “who do not have” insert “ and have not had ”, and
(c)in subsection (10), for “that particular disability” substitute “and who has not had that particular disability and]
Textual Amendments
F13Sch. 2 para. 4C substituted (30.6.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.9.2006) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) (Further and Higher Education) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1721), regs. 1, 18(2)
F14Sch. 2 paras. 4A-4E inserted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 38(13) (with s. 43(13)); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I
F154DIn [F16subsections (1), (1A), (1B) (1C) and (1D)] of section 28T, after “not disabled” insert “and who have not had a disability”.
Textual Amendments
F15Sch. 2 paras. 4A-4E inserted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 38(13) (with s. 43(13); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I
F16Words in Sch. 2 para. 4D substituted (30.6.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.9.2006) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) (Further and Higher Education) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1721), regs. 1, 18(3)
F174EIn [F18subsection (1) of that section] as substituted by paragraphs 2 [F199, 14 and 21] of Schedule 4C, after “not disabled” insert “and who have not had a disability”.
Textual Amendments
F17Sch. 2 paras. 4A-4E inserted (E.W.S.) (1.9.2002) by 2001 c. 10, s. 39(13) (with s. 43(13)); S.I. 2002/2217, art. 3, Sch. 1 Pt. I
F18Words in Sch. 2 para. 4E substituted (30.6.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.9.2006) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) (Further and Higher Education) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1721), regs. 1, 18(4)(a)
F19Words in Sch. 2 para. 4E substituted (30.6.2006 for certain purposes and otherwise 1.9.2006) by The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (Amendment) (Further and Higher Education) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1721), regs. 1, 18(4)(b)
5For paragraph 2(1) to (3) of Schedule 1, substitute—
“(1)The effect of an impairment is a long-term effect if it has lasted for at least 12 months.
(2)Where an impairment ceases to have a substantial adverse effect on a person’s ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, it is to be treated as continuing to have that effect if that effect recurs.
(3)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), the recurrence of an effect shall be disregarded in prescribed circumstances.”
Commencement Information
I5Sch. 2 wholly in force at 30.5.1996; Sch. 2 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 70(3); Sch. 2 in force (E.W.S.) at 17.5.1996 by S.I. 1996/1336, art. 3(m); Sch. 2 in force (N.I.) at 30.5.1996 by S.R. 1996/219, art. 3(1)
[F20F216N.I.References in Chapter I of Part III of the 2005 Order to a disabled pupil are to be read as references to a pupil who has had a disability.
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.
F21Sch. 2 para. 6 substituted without change of text (10.8.2006 for certain purposes and 1.9.2006 insofar as not yet in force) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14
F227N.I.References in Chapter II of Part III of the 2005 Order to a disabled student are to be read as references to a student who has had a disability.
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.
F22Sch. 2 para. 7 substituted without change of text (10.8.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2006) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14
F238N.I.In Article 15(3)(a) and (4) of the 2005 Order, after “disabled” insert “ or that he had had a disability ”.
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.
F23Sch. 2 para. 8 substituted without change of text (10.8.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2006) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14
F249N.I.In Article 16(1) of the 2005 Order, in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b), after “not disabled” insert “ and who have not had a disability ”.
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.
F24Sch. 2 para. 9 substituted without change of text (10.8.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2006) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14
[F2510(1)In Article 29 of the 2005 Order in paragraph (3)(a), after “disabled” insert “ or that he had had a disability ”;N.I.
(2)in paragraph (6)(a) of that Article, after “who do not have” insert “ and have not had ”; and
(3)in paragraph (10) of that Article, for “that particular disability” substitute “ and who has not had that particular disability and ”.]
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.
F25Sch. 2 para. 10 substituted (10.8.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2006) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14
[F2611N.I.In Articles 30(1)(c), (1A)(d), (1B)(c), (1C) and (1D) and 37(1)(d), 2(c) and (3) of the 2005 Order, after “not disabled” insert “ and who have not had a disability ”.]
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.
F26Sch. 2 para. 11 substituted (10.8.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2006) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14
F2712N.I.In Article 35(8) of the 2005 Order after “not having that particular disability” insert “ and who has not had that particular disability ”.
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.
F27Sch. 2 para. 12 substituted without change of text (10.8.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2006) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14
F2813N.I.In Article 37(4)(b) of the 2005 Order for “has” substitute “ has had ”.]
Textual Amendments
F20Sch. 2 paras. 6-13 inserted (N.I.) (1.9.2005 for certain purposes, otherwise 16.1.2007 ) by The Special Educational Needs and Disability (Northern Ireland) Order (S.I. 2005/1117 (N.I. 6)), art. 1, {48(10)}; S.R. 2005/336, art. 2, Sch. (as amended 16.1.2007 by S.R. 2007/25, art. 2); S.R. 2005/337, art. 2, Sch.
F28Sch. 2 para. 13 substituted without change of text (10.8.2006 for certain purposes, otherwise 1.9.2006) by virtue of S.R. 2006/332, regs. 1(2)(3), 14