Section 46 — Equality Act 2010: Interpretation

Interpretation 46 1 This section applies for the purposes of sections 44 and 45. 2 “ Partnership ” and “ firm ” have the same meaning as in the Partnership Act 1890. 3 “ Proposed firm ” means persons proposing to form themselves into a partnership. 4 “ LLP ” means a limited liability partnership (within the meaning of the Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2000). 5 “ Proposed LLP ” means persons proposing to incorporate an LLP with themselves as members.

6 A reference to expelling a partner of a firm or a member of an LLP includes a reference to the termination of the person's position as such—

a by the expiry of a period (including a period expiring by reference to an event or circumstance);

b by an act of the person (including giving notice) in circumstances such that the person is entitled, because of the conduct of other partners or members, to terminate the position without notice;

c (in the case of a partner of a firm) as a result of the dissolution of the partnership.

7 Subsection (6)(a) and (c) does not apply if, immediately after the termination, the position is renewed on the same terms.