Section 31 — Human Rights Act 1993: Exception in relation to employment of a political nature

31 Exception in relation to employment of a political nature Nothing in section 22 of this Act shall prevent different treatment based on political opinion where the position is one as— (a) A political adviser or secretary to a member of Parliament; or (b) A political adviser to a member of a local authority; or (c) A political adviser to a candidate seeking election to the House of Representatives or to a local authority within the meaning of the Local Electoral Act 2001 ; or (d) A member of the staff of a political party. Paragraph (c) was amended, as from 1 July 2001, by section 151 Local Electoral Act 2001 (2001 No 35), by substituting “ Local Electoral Act 2001 ” for “ Local Elections and Polls Act 1976 ” . See sections 153 to 157 of that Act as to the transitional provisions. See clause 2 Local Electoral Act Commencement Order 2001 (SR 2001/144).