made towards the eradication of religious discrimination in employment in Northern Ireland. Article 3 Sex discrimination 51. The Sex Discrimination Act 1975 makes discrimination in Great Britain on grounds of sex unlawful in the fields of employment, education and training, the provision of goods, facilities and services, and in the disposal and management of premises. The Act is supported by extensive enforcement provisions. Anyone who considers that she or he has been the victim of unlawful discrimination has a right of direct access to the courts or an industrial tribunal. The Equal Pay Act 1970 gave a woman the right to pay and conditions equal to those of a man working for the same or an associated employer when they were doing like work, work rated as equivalent or work of equal value in terms of effort. 52. The Equal Opportunities Commission, which was set up under the 1975 Act, has enforcement powers and may give assistance to a complainant by giving advice, seeking a settlement or arranging for legal advice or representation before a court or tribunal. In Northern Ireland, the Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Orders 1976 and 1988, and the Equal Pay (Northern Ireland) Act 1970, contain provisions on almost identical lines to those of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 and the Equal Pay Act 1970 which apply in Great Britain. The 1976 Order established an Equal Opportunities Commission to enforce the legislation and to promote equality of opportunity between the sexes generally. The Commissions also have a general responsibility for advising government departments on the working of the Act and Orders and they are also a principal source of information and advice for the general public about these provisions. 53. In addition to their roles in the enforcement of the law, the Commissions 
**Analysis**
The text primarily focuses on the laws and regulations related to employment and equality in Northern Ireland, specifically addressing religious discrimination and sex discrimination. It highlights the rights of individuals to access courts or tribunals in case of unlawful discrimination and the role of the Equal Opportunities Commission in enforcing these laws and promoting equality. The text does not mention any economic, natural, or environmental aspects, nor does it touch on international trade, humanitarian aid, or scientific topics.

**Category**
Employment, Education