# Equality Act 2010, Section 137: Previous findings


(1) A finding in relevant proceedings in respect of an act which has become final is to be treated as conclusive in proceedings under this Act.
(2) Relevant proceedings are proceedings before a court or employment tribunal under any of the following—
(a) section 19 or 20 of the Race Relations Act 1968;
(b) the Equal Pay Act 1970;
(c) the Sex Discrimination Act 1975;
(d) the Race Relations Act 1976;
(e) section 6(4A) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1986;
(f) the Disability Discrimination Act 1995;
(g) Part 2 of the Equality Act 2006;
(h) the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1660);
(i) the Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 (S.I. 2003/1661);
(j) the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (S.I. 2006/1031);
(k) the Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1263).
(3) A finding becomes final—
(a) when an appeal against the finding is dismissed, withdrawn or abandoned, or
(b) when the time for appealing expires without an appeal having been brought.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/section/137 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equality-act-2010/section-137
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