DISCRIMINATION ACT 1991 - SECT 31 Clubs and voluntary bodies

DISCRIMINATION ACT 1991 - SECT 31

Part 3 does not make it unlawful for a club or voluntary body, or the committee of management or a member of the committee of management of the club or body, to discriminate against a person if—

        (a)     the club or body is established to benefit a class of people sharing a protected attribute; and

        (b)     the discrimination—

              (i)     is in relation to the provision of membership, benefits, facilities or services to the person; and

              (ii)     occurs because the person does not have the protected attribute; and

              (iii)     is reasonable, proportionate and justifiable in the circumstances.