Equality is an important issue for sport. Sports, their governing bodies, associations and clubs can be employers, associations, voluntary organisations and charities under the current legislation. In each of these categories they may be required to consider how their structure, organisation and behaviour impacts on people with protected characteristics.
The Equality Standard for Sport provides an opportunity for sports to consider equality in all their functions and services. As a minimum investment requirement, all sports are required to have an Equality Policy. All sports are also required to obtain a minimum of the foundation level of the Standard. sportscotland supports Scottish Governing Bodies who are working towards achievements in the Standard. For more information please see http://www.equalitystandard.org/
Some helpful guidance in meeting requirements under the Equality Act 2010 for different types of organisations can be found here:
For employers
ACAS has helpful guidance notes on issues from age discrimination through to maternity rights. Also see guidance available from the Government Equalities Office.
For private clubs and associations
See the Government Equalities Office fact sheets.
For voluntary and community organisations
See the Government Equalities Office fact sheets.
For further guidance
Also see the Equality and Human Rights Commission.