Section 107 — Equality Act 2010: Interpretation and exceptions

Interpretation and exceptions 107 1 This section applies for the purposes of this Part.

2 An “association” is an association of persons—

a which has at least 25 members, and b admission to membership of which is regulated by the association's rules and involves a process of selection.

3 A Minister of the Crown may by order amend subsection (2)(a) so as to substitute a different number for that for the time being specified there.

4 It does not matter—

a whether an association is incorporated;

b whether its activities are carried on for profit.

5 Membership is membership of any description; and a reference to a member is to be construed accordingly.

6 A person is an “ associate ”, in relation to an association, if the person—

a is not a member of the association, but b in accordance with the association's rules, has some or all of the rights as a member as a result of being a member of another association.

7 A reference to a registered political party is a reference to a party registered in the Great Britain register under Part 2 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000.

8 Schedule 15 (reasonable adjustments) has effect.

9 Schedule 16 (exceptions) has effect.