Paragraph 4
(1)
A person does not contravene section 39(1)(a) or (c) or (2)(b) F1or section 60A(1) by applying in relation to service in the armed forces a relevant requirement if the person shows that the application is a proportionate means of ensuring the combat effectiveness of the armed forces.
(2)
A relevant requirement is—
(a)
a requirement to be a man;
(b)
a requirement not to be a transsexual person.
(3)
This Part of this Act, so far as relating to age or disability, does not apply to service in the armed forces; and section 55, so far as relating to disability, does not apply to work experience in the armed forces.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in Sch. 9 para. 4(1) inserted (1.1.2024) by The Equality Act 2010 (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1425), regs. 1(2), 4(6)(c)