# The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006, Regulation 8: Further exceptions from regulations 5 and 6

Extent: N.I.

(1) Regulations 5 and 6 do not apply to discrimination or harassment which is rendered unlawful by regulation 9 and 10.
(2) Regulation 5(1) does not apply to anything done by a person as a participant in arrangements under which he (for reward or not) takes into his home, and treats as if they were members of his family, children, elderly persons, or persons requiring a special degree of care and attention.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2006/439/regulation/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/equality-act-sexual-orientation-regulations-northern-ireland-2006/regulation-8
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