Regulation 2 Amendment of the Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012

The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) (Scotland) Regulations 2012^f1 are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) to (6).

In regulation 2, in the definition of “listed authority”, for “or 2D(1)” substitute “, 2D(1) or 2E(1)”.

In regulations 2A(1), 2B(1) and 2C(1), for “and 2D(1)” substitute “, 2D(1) and 2E(1)”.

In regulation 2D(1), for “and 2C(1)” substitute “, 2C(1) and 2E(1)”.

After regulation 2D insert—

“Further listed authority: Environmental Standards Scotland

2.E.

(1)

Environmental Standards Scotland is, in addition to the public authorities listed in regulations 2A(1), 2B(1), 2C(1) and 2D(1) and in the schedule, a listed authority.

(2)

These Regulations apply to Environmental Standards Scotland subject to the modifications set out in paragraphs (3) and (4).

(3)

In regulation 3(a), “2013” is to be read as if it were “2023”.

(4)

In regulation 4—

(a)

in paragraph (1)(a), “2013” is to be read as if it were “2023”; and

(b)

in paragraph (4)(a), “2015” is to be read as if it were “2025”.”.

In regulation 8A—