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Services, public functions and associations: Code of Practice

Published: 1 January 2011

Last updated: 1 January 2011

What countries does this apply to?

  • England
  • Scotland
  • Wales

This code covers discrimination, harassment and victimisation in services and public functions, as set out in Part 3 of the Act, and discrimination by associations, as set out in Part 7 of the Act. It includes steps that should be taken to ensure those providing services, public functions and associations do not discriminate against people. It explains how the Equality Act 2010 works in relation to these activities and applies the legal concepts in the Act to everyday situations.  

This code of practice is currently being reviewed.

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