Employment Equality (Sex Discrimination) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005
These Regulations, which are made under section 2(2)(a) and (b) of the European Communities Act 1972 and come into operation on 5th October 2005, implement, in Northern Ireland, Council Directive 2002/73/EC of 23 September 2002 (“the Directive”) and include provision for matters arising out of or relating to such implementation. The Directive is concerned with the principle of equal treatment of men and women as regards access to employment, vocational training and promotion, and working conditions.