Human Rights Act 1993

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74 Measures relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or family responsibilities

For the avoidance of doubt it is hereby declared that preferential treatment granted by reason of—

(a)

a woman’s pregnancy or childbirth; or

(b)

a person’s responsibility for part-time care or full-time care of children or other dependants—

shall not constitute a breach of this Part.

Compare: 1977 No 49 s 30