24MPremises provisions do not apply where other provisions operate

1

Sections 22 to 24L do not apply—

a

in relation to the provision of premises by a provider of services where he provides the premises in providing services to members of the public;

b

in relation to the provision, in the course of a Part 2 relationship, of premises by the regulated party to the other party;

c

in relation to the provision of premises to a student or prospective student—

i

by a responsible body within the meaning of Chapter 1 or 2 of Part 4, or

ii

by an authority in discharging any functions mentioned in section 28F(1); or

d

to anything which is unlawful under section 21F or which would be unlawful under that section but for the operation of any provision in or made under this Act.

2

Subsection (1)(a) has effect subject to any prescribed exceptions.

3

In subsection (1)(a) “provider of services”, and providing services, have the same meaning as in section 19.

4

For the purposes of subsection (1)(b)—

a

“Part 2 relationship” means a relationship during the course of which an act of discrimination against, or harassment of, one party to the relationship by the other party to it is unlawful under sections 4 to 15C; and

b

in relation to a Part 2 relationship, “regulated party” means the party whose acts of discrimination, or harassment, are made unlawful by sections 4 to 15C.

5

In subsection (1)(c) “student” includes pupil.