Paragraph 5 I1

(1)

A person does not contravene this Act—

(a)

by making or continuing in force rules mentioned in sub-paragraph (2);

(b)

by publishing, displaying or implementing such rules;

(c)

by publishing the gist of such rules.

(2)

The rules are rules restricting to persons of particular birth, nationality, descent or residence—

(a)

employment in the service of the Crown;

(b)

employment by a prescribed public body;

(c)

holding a public office (within the meaning of section 50).

(3)

The power to make regulations for the purpose of sub-paragraph (2)(b) is exercisable by the Minister for the Civil Service.

(4)

In this paragraph “public body” means a body (whether corporate or unincorporated) exercising public functions (within the meaning given by section 31(4)).

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Sch. 22 para. 5 wholly in force at 1.10.2012; Sch. 22 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 216; Sch. 22 in force for certain purposes at 1.10.2010 by S.I. 2010/2317, art. 2(14)(d) (with art. 15); Sch. 22 in force for remaining purposes at 1.10.2012 by S.I. 2012/1569, art. 3(f)