The Transfer of Functions (Equality) Order 2007 No. 2914

Transfer of equality functions U.K.

3.—(1) The functions of the Secretary of State under the enactments specified in paragraph (2) are transferred to the Lord Privy Seal.

(2) The enactments are—

(a) the Equal Pay Act 1970(1);

(b) the Sex Discrimination Act 1975(2), except sections 24, 25, 66(5), 78, 79, 85(9E) and Schedule 2;

(c) the Race Relations Act 1976(3), except sections 19E, 57(5) and 75(10)(aa);

(d) the Sex Discrimination (Election Candidates) Act 2002(4);

(e) section 213 of the Civil Partnership Act 2004(5);

(f) the Equality Act 2006(6), except section 66(2) and paragraph 14(4) of Schedule 2.

(3) The functions of the Secretary of State under the enactments specified in paragraph (4) are to be exercisable concurrently with the Lord Privy Seal.

(4) The enactments are—

(a) in the Employment and Training Act 1973(7), sections 2 and 9 and the other provisions of that Act so far as relating to those sections;

(b) section 70 of the Charities Act 2006(8).

Commencement Information

I1 Art. 3 in force at 12.10.2007, see art. 1(2)

(1)

1970 c. 41.

(2)

1975 c. 65.

(3)

1976 c. 74.

(4)

2002 c. 2.

(5)

2004 c. 33.

(6)

2006 c. 3.

(7)

1973 c. 50.

(8)

2006 c. 50.