Minor and Consequential Amendments Part 1 .Amendments to the DDA 1995 Paragraph 39
235.Sub-paragraph (2) inserts a new paragraph 2(3)(d) into Schedule 3A(9) (validity of contracts) enabling the Secretary of State to prescribe an additional description of persons to be treated as a “relevant independent adviser” for the purposes of making a compromise contract to settle a complaint to which sections 17A(1) or 25(8) apply (that is, complaints about employment or related matters, group insurance and employment services). This reinstates without change a power which existed in the DDA prior to 1 October 2004 that for technical reasons could not be included in the Amendment Regulations.
236.Sub-paragraph (3) replaces paragraph 11 of Schedule 3A with new paragraphs 11 and 12. The new provisions ensure that Schedule 3A (which renders void certain terms of contracts, for example those which require the commission of unlawful acts of discrimination) will cover terms of contracts or other agreements relating to employment services or group insurance.