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Guidance on New Measures to Outlaw Discrimination on Grounds of Religion or Belief

Publication title: Guidance on New Measures to Outlaw Discrimination on Grounds of Religion or Belief
Audience: General public, suppliers of goods facilities and services, public authorities and relgious or belief groups
Date published: 30 April 2007
Product code: 07 DOC 04574
Price: Free

Summary

This document gives guidance on Part 2 of the Equality Act 2006, which comes into effect on 30 April 2007. Part 2 prohibits discrimination against a person because of their religion or belief (including lack of religion or belief) when providing goods, facilities, services, public functions, or education, and in management and disposal of premises. The guidance sets out the effect of the law and the exceptions provided. The most significant exceptions allow charities and other organisations whose purpose is related to religion or belief to serve particular communities. There are also exceptions in public functions, including education.

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