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Equality Act 2010

Equality Act 2010

2010 CHAPTER 15

Commentary on Sections

Part 6: Education

Chapter 3: General qualifications bodies
Section 97: Interpretation
Effect

322.This section explains what is meant by terms used in section 96. It defines a qualifications body as an authority or body which awards a qualification, and sets out what it is not. It also defines a qualification as a certificate or authorisation of a set description.

Background

323.This section is designed to replicate the effect of provisions in previous legislation.

Examples

  • Edexcel is an example of a qualifications body.

  • A GCSE is an example of a qualification.

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