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Discrimination Act 1991
23BCompetitions
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23B Competitions It is unlawful for a person responsible for the organisation or administration of a formally organised competition to discriminate against another person in relation to participation in the competition. Examples—formally organised competition • singing competition organised by a commercial radio station • weekend chess competition for individuals under 18 years old • short film festival run by a not-for-profit organisation