Section 2: Sex discrimination against men.

Sex Discrimination Act 1975 · 1975 c.65

This provision is repealed

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Part I: Discrimination to Which Act Applies

REPEALED on 2010-10-01 by Equality Act 2010.
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2(1)

Section 1, and the provisions of Parts II and III relating to sex discrimination against women, are to be read as applying equally to the treatment of men, and for that purpose shall have effect with such modifications as are requisite.

2(2)

In the application of subsection (1) no account shall be taken of special treatment afforded to women in connection with pregnancy or childbirth.

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