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Human Rights Act 1993

Unlawful discrimination - Discrimination in provision of land, housing, and other accommodation

55: Exception in relation to hostels, institutions, etc

You could also call this:

"Some hostels and institutions can choose who they accommodate without being unfair."

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You are protected from discrimination when looking for a place to live. But there is an exception for some places like hostels or institutions. These places can provide accommodation for people with specific needs, like the same sex or age group, without breaking the law, as stated in section 53.

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Part 2Unlawful discrimination
Discrimination in provision of land, housing, and other accommodation

55Exception in relation to hostels, institutions, etc

  1. Nothing in section 53 shall apply to accommodation in any hostel or in any establishment (such as a hospital, club, school, university, religious institution, or retirement village), or in any part of a hostel or any such establishment, where accommodation is provided only for persons of the same sex, marital status, or religious or ethical belief, or for persons with a particular disability, or for persons in a particular age group.