Article 3 Period for service of questions
In proceedings before a court, a question shall, for the purposes of section 56(3) of the Act, only be admissible as evidence in any proceedings under Part 3 of the Act, other than section 21A (employment services) and sections 19 to 21 in so far as sections 19 to 21 relate to a group insurance arrangement—
where proceedings have not commenced—
if it was served within the period of six months beginning on the date of the act complained of; or
where the dispute has been referred by the Disability Rights Commission for conciliation in pursuance of arrangements under section 28f1 of the Act, if it was served within the period of eight months beginning on the date of the act complained of;
where proceedings have commenced, only if it is served with leave of the court and within the period specified by it.
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Section 28 was substituted by section 10 of the Disability Rights Commission Act 1999 (c. 17).