Leamington & County Golf Club
THE EQUALITY ACT 2010
The Equality Act came into force on 1st October 2010.
The Act contains a section that specifically relates to Associations and Clubs with more than 25 members .The Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against members, associate members, prospective members and guests on the basis of a protected characteristic, whether directly or indirectly. This does not mean that all must be treated identically; just that no-one must be treated less favourably because of their sex, race, religion, disability, etc.
The Protected Characteristics listed in the Act that apply to Leamington & County Golf Club are:
• Age (not being implemented until 2012);
• Disability;
• Gender reassignment;
• Race (including ethnic origin, national origin, colour, nationality);
• Religion or belief;
• Sex;
• Sexual orientation.
To come within the scope of the Act and therefore be actionable, any direct or indirect discrimination must be on the basis of one of these characteristics.
The Committee has recently set up a working party comprising representatives from all sections of the club to consider any changes necessary for compliance with this Act.
It is important that members be aware of the contents of the Equality Act and understand that changes may have take place to comply.
The Committee is also mindful that open and honest discussion is important and that innovative ideas may come from within the membership.
If you have any ideas, comments or questions please send them via email to secretary@leamingtongolf.co.uk or alternatively write to The Secretary via the Golf Club, marking your envelope ‘equality’
Further information regarding the Act is available via the Internet: The Equality Act 2010 and Golf – Advice and Opinions from the EGU and EWGA
http://www.englishgolfunion.org/documents/Equality_Act_2010_Golf_Final__Aug_2010_.pdf
The Equality Act 2010
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