Equal Opportunities Policy
Liss Athletic FC Youth Section committed to a policy of equal treatment of all members,
and requires all members of whatever level or authority to abide and adhere to this
general principle, and the requirements of the Codes of Practice issued by the Equal
Opportunities Commission and Commission for Racial Equality.
All members are expected to abide by the requirements of the Race Relations Act
1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1986, and Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Specifically,
discrimination is prohibited in:
- Treating any individual less favourably than others on grounds of gender) colour,
marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual
orientation or disability.
- Expecting an individual, solely on the grounds stated above, to comply with a requirement(s)”
for any reason whatsoever related to their membership, which are different to the
requirements for others.
- Imposing, on an individual, requirements, which are in effect more onerous on that
individual than they are on others. For example, this would include applying a condition
(which is not warranted by the requirements of the position), which makes it more
difficult for members of a particular race or sex to comply with than others not
of that race or sex.
- Victimisation of an individual
- Harassment of an individual (which 1kw the purposes of this policy and the actions
and sanctions applicable thereto is regarded as discrimination).
Any other act, or omission of an act, which has as its effect the disadvantaging
of a member against another, or others, purely on the above grounds. Thus, in all
of the Club’s recruitment, selection, promotion and training processes, as well
as disciplinary matters etc. - in other words all instances where those in control
of members are required to make judgments between them - it is essential that
merit experience, skills and temperament arc considered as objectively as possible.
Liss Athletic F.C. commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims of
discrimination on the above grounds, and when such is found to be the case, a requirement
that the practice cease forthwith, restitution of damage or loss (if necessary)
and to the investigation of any member accused of discrimination.
Any member found guilty of discrimination will be instructed to desist forthwith.
Since discrimination in its many forms is against the Club’s policy, any members
offending will be dealt with under the disciplinary procedure.
The Club commits itself to the disabled person whenever possible, and will treat
such members, in aspects of their recruitment and membership, in exactly the same
manner as other members. The difficulties of their disablement permitting, assistance
will be given wherever possible to ensure that disabled members are helped in gaining
access. Appropriate training will be made to such members who request it.