The Disability Discrimination Code of Practice (Services, Public Functions, Private Clubs and Premises) (Appointed Day) Order 2006
1Citation and interpretation
2Appointed Day
3Transitional provisions

2006 No. 1967

DISABLED PERSONS

The Disability Discrimination Code of Practice (Services, Public Functions, Private Clubs and Premises) (Appointed Day) Order 2006

Made

This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 53A(6)(a) and 67(3)(a) of the Disability Discrimination Act 19951 (“the Act”).

In accordance with section 53A(4) of the Act—

a

a draft code of practice prepared by the Disability Rights Commission entitled “Rights of Access: services to the public, public authority functions, private clubs and premises” has been submitted to and approved by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions;

b

the draft code of practice was laid by the Secretary of State before both Houses of Parliament on 8th June 2006;

c

a period of forty days has elapsed without either House resolving not to approve the draft; and

d

the code of practice was issued by the Disability Rights Commission on 18th July 2006 under section 53A(1), (1D) and (1F)2 of the Act.

In accordance with section 53A(4B) and (6B) of the Act3, the Secretary of State has consulted the Scottish Ministers before deciding whether to approve the draft code of practice, and as to the date to be appointed by this Order.

Accordingly, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions makes the following Order: