Commentary on Sections Part 2: Discrimination on Grounds of Religion or Belief Section 64: Amendment of exceptions
229.Section 64 provides an order-making power by which the Secretary of State can add a new exception to the prohibitions against public authorities (section 52(1)) or change an existing exception in Part 2. Subsection (2) requires that the Secretary of State consult with the CEHR before making such an order, which is subject to the affirmative resolution procedure.