The Sex Discrimination (Public Authorities) (Statutory Duties) (Scotland) Order 2007
This Order imposes specific duties on the Scottish public bodies and authorities listed in the Schedule to the Order (“listed authorities”). The Order is made under section 76C(3) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (“the 1975 Act”) (as inserted by section 85 of the Equality Act 2006). The purpose of the specific duties is to ensure better performance by listed authorities of their duty to have due regard to the need to eliminate unlawful discrimination and harassment, and to promote equality of opportunity between men and women in carrying out their functions under section 76A(1) of the 1975 Act.