Section 153: Power to impose specific duties

Equality Act 2010 · 2010 c. 15View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 11: Advancement of equality — Chapter 1: Public sector equality duty

A Minister of the Crown may by regulations impose duties on a public authority specified in Part 1 of Schedule 19 for the purpose of enabling the better performance by the authority of the duty imposed by section 149(1).

The Welsh Ministers may by regulations impose duties on a public authority specified in Part 2 of Schedule 19 for that purpose.

The Scottish Ministers may by regulations impose duties on a public authority specified in Part 3 of Schedule 19 for that purpose.

Before making regulations under this section, the person making them must consult the Commission.

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