# Equality Act 2010, Paragraph 1


(1) An association does not contravene section 101(1) by restricting membership to persons who share a protected characteristic.
(2) An association that restricts membership to persons who share a protected characteristic does not breach section 101(3) by restricting the access by associates to a benefit, facility or service to such persons as share the characteristic.
(3) An association that restricts membership to persons who share a protected characteristic does not breach section 102(1) by inviting as guests, or by permitting to be invited as guests, only such persons as share the characteristic.
(4) Sub-paragraphs (1) to (3), so far as relating to race, do not apply in relation to colour.
(5) This paragraph does not apply to an association that is a registered political party.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/schedule/16/paragraph/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equality-act-2010/schedule-16/paragraph-1
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