Section 45 — Limited liability partnerships
This version in force from 2010-10-01
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
Reproduced from legislation.gov.uk (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Amendments made after 2026-08-24 may not be reflected — always check the official text .
(1) An LLP or proposed LLP must not discriminate against a person—
(a) in the arrangements it makes for deciding to whom to offer a position as a member;
(b) as to the terms on which it offers the person a position as a member;
(c) by not offering the person a position as a member.
(2) An LLP (A) must not discriminate against a member (B)—
(a) as to the terms on which B is a member;
(b) in the way A affords B access, or by not affording B access, to opportunities for promotion, transfer or training or for receiving any other benefit, facility or service;
(c) by expelling B;
(d) by subjecting B to any other detriment.
(3) An LLP must not, in relation to a position as a member, harass—
(a) a member;
(b) a person who has applied for the position.
(4) A proposed LLP must not, in relation to a position as a member, harass a person who has applied for the position.
(5) An LLP or proposed LLP must not victimise a person—
(a) in the arrangements it makes for deciding to whom to offer a position as a member;
(b) as to the terms on which it offers the person a position as a member;
(c) by not offering the person a position as a member.
(6) An LLP (A) must not victimise a member (B)—
(a) as to the terms on which B is a member;
(b) in the way A affords B access, or by not affording B access, to opportunities for promotion, transfer or training or for receiving any other benefit, facility or service;
(c) by expelling B;
(d) by subjecting B to any other detriment.
(7) A duty to make reasonable adjustments applies to—
(a) an LLP;
(b) a proposed LLP.