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This Act contains 20 clauses and two schedules with provisions to amend the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA), building on amendments already made to that Act by other legislation. The provisions extend generally to Britain and are grouped under headings relating to public authorities, transport, and other matters. Provisions include the creation of a new duty on public bodies to have due regard to the need to eliminate unlawful discrimination and harassment of disabled people.