Government applies Equality Act to offshore work

The Government has made two orders under the Equality Act 2010 with a view to implementation of the Act on 1 October 2010. The orders follow the first commencement order made under the Act. 

The draft Equality Act 2010 (Consequential Amendments, Saving and Supplementary Provisions) Order 2010 makes minor changes to the Equality Act 2010, to ensure that it continues to have effect following amendments to other legislation. In addition, the order removes references in equality legislation to other legislation that the Equality Act 2010 repeals. 

The Equality Act 2010 (Offshore Work) Order 2010 (SI 2010/1835) applies part 5 of the Act to offshore work and prescribes the venue and jurisdiction for claims relating to offshore work. 

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