# The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007, Regulation 8: Public authorities


(1) It is unlawful for a public authority exercising a function to do any act which constitutes discrimination.
(2) In paragraph (1)—
(a) “public authority” includes any person who has functions of a public nature (subject to paragraph (3)), and
(b) “function” means function of a public nature.
(3) Paragraph (1) does not apply to—
(a) a body listed in Part 1 of Schedule 1, or
(b) the functions or actions listed in Part 2 of that Schedule.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2007/9780110759203/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-equality-act-sexual-orientation-regulations-2007/regulation-8
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