# Equality Act 2010, Paragraph 4


(1) A person does not contravene section 39(1)(a) or (c) or (2)(b) or 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/schedule/9/paragraph/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equality-act-2010/schedule-9/paragraph-4
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