Public authorities8

1

It is unlawful for a public authority exercising a function to do any act which constitutes discrimination.

2

In paragraph (1)—

a

“public authority” includes any person who has functions of a public nature (subject to paragraph (3)), and

b

“function” means function of a public nature.

3

Paragraph (1) does not apply to—

a

a body listed in Part 1 of Schedule 1, or

b

the functions or actions listed in Part 2 of that Schedule.