# The Disability Discrimination Code of Practice (Services, Public Functions, Private Clubs and Premises) (Appointed Day) Order 2006, Introduction: Introductory text


DISABLED PERSONS
Made 20th July 2006
This Order is made in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 53A(6)(a) and 67(3)(a) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (“the Act”).
In accordance with section 53A(4) of the Act—
(a) a draft code of practice prepared by the Disability Rights Commission entitled “Rights of Access: services to the public, public authority functions, private clubs and premises” has been submitted to and approved by the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions;
(b) the draft code of practice was laid by the Secretary of State before both Houses of Parliament on 8th June 2006;
(c) a period of forty days has elapsed without either House resolving not to approve the draft; and
(d) the code of practice was issued by the Disability Rights Commission on 18th July 2006 under section 53A(1), (1D) and (1F) of the Act.
In accordance with section 53A(4B) and (6B) of the Act, the Secretary of State has consulted the Scottish Ministers before deciding whether to approve the draft code of practice, and as to the date to be appointed by this Order.
Accordingly, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions makes the following Order:

---
Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2006/1967/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/disability-discrimination-code-of-practice-services-public-functions-private-clubs-and-premises-appointed-day-order-2006/introduction
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.