9. Equality Policy [Feb 2021]

The aim of this Policy is to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and with respect and that Pride Park Football Club is equally accessible to all.

Pride Park Football Club is responsible for setting standards and values to apply throughout the club at every level. Football belongs to and should be enjoyed by anyone who wants to participate in it.

Pride Park FC in all its activities will not discriminate or in nay way Our commitment is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability and to encourage equal opportunities.

Pride ParkFC, in all its activities, will not discriminate or in any way treat anyone less favourably on grounds of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability. The club will ensure it treats people fairly and with respect and that it will provide access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in, and enjoy, its activities.

Pride Park FC will not tolerate harassment, bullying, abuse or victimisation of an individual, which for the purposes of this Policy and the actions and sanction applicable is regarded as discrimination. This includes sexual or racially based harassment or other discriminatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal.

Pride Park FC will work to ensure that such behaviour is met with appropriate action in whatever context it occurs.

This Policy is fully supported by the Club Officers who are responsible for the implementation of this Policy.

Pride Park FC is committed to taking positive action where inequalities exist and to the development of a programme of training and awareness raising events and activities in order to promote the eradication of discrimination and promote equality in football.

Pride Park FC is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all members and requires all members to abide and adhere to these policies and the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

Pride Park FC commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims, when brought to its attention, of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be the case, a requirement that the practice stop and sanctions are imposed as appropriate.

OUR COMMITMENT
Is to confront and eliminate discrimination whether by reason of age, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, religion or belief, ability or disability, and to encourage equal opportunities.

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