The Race Relations Act 1976 (Statutory Duties) Order 2006
This Order imposes certain specific duties on bodies who are subject to the general duty under section 71(1) of the Race Relations Act 1976 (c.74) (“the 1976 Act”) to have due regard, when exercising their functions, to the need to eliminate unlawful racial discrimination and to promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups. The duties are imposed for the purpose of ensuring the better performance of the general duty under section 71(1) of the 1976 Act.