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Statement on updated Equality and Human Rights Commission Code of Practice

Following the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s updated Statutory Code of Practice for Services, Public Functions and Associations coming into effect today, we are issuing the following statement.

“In 2021, the five Home Country Sports Councils – Sport England, Sport Wales, Sport Scotland, Sport Northern Ireland and UK Sport – published guidance for Transgender Inclusion in Domestic Sport. The five Sports Councils have agreed it is necessary to review the guidance to ensure it reflects the updated legal context in which sports are operating. The scope, Terms of Reference and timeline for the review are currently being developed. Further information will be shared once these have been agreed.”

Please note that this Code of Practice does not apply in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Equality Commission is asking the High Court to clarify how the Supreme Court’s judgment should be applied in Northern Ireland, given its different equality law framework, and the implications of Article 2 of the Windsor Framework for how that equality law should be interpreted.

Pillars

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Culture Pillar

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Leadership Pillar

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Experience Pillar

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Relationship Pillar

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Communication Pillar

Communication Pillar

It is essential that organisations effectively communicate commitment, policies, procedures and plans for equality, diversity, and inclusion internally and externally. All members of society should be able to see themselves as included and important to the organisation. This can take time to build, but an organisation can take steps regularly to build a marketing and communications narrative that demonstrates diversity and inclusion.

There is a selection of resources below which relate to the diagnostic indicator statements for each pillar. Click on the relevant tile for some tips, best practice examples and other resources to help you address any areas for development under this pillar and inspire practical action/initiatives that might benefit your organisation

  • Communication,Learning and Development

    The 30 Minute Learning Series – Communication

    December 17, 2025

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    Communication

    Statement 1 – We promote our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion and this is communicated internally and externally

    May 27, 2025

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  • Girl and boy playing with a tennis ball

    Communication

    Statement 2 – We utilise imagery and positive communication to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion with specific reference to specific diverse groups of people underrepresented communities

    May 27, 2025

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  • Diversity speech bubbles

    Communication

    Statement 3 – Communications and marketing are aligned to equality and valuing diversity

    May 27, 2025

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    Communication

    Statement 4 – We use communications and marketing to tactically target underrepresented groups

    May 27, 2025

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  • diverse group of people smiling at camera

    Communication

    Statement 5 – We care about the perception of our brand and activity being seen as open and inclusive for everyone and have identified actions to raise awareness

    May 27, 2025

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  • yellow and blue megaphone

    Communication

    Statement 6 – We use appropriate terminology within our key messages and communications

    May 27, 2025

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  • gentleman in wheelchair presenting to room

    Communication

    Statement 7 – We understand the needs of key groups that may have barriers accessing information and address these with inclusive communications

    May 27, 2025

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  • Group of peoples hands

    Communication

    Statement 8 – We celebrate and promote diversity and use our successes to challenge perceptions

    May 27, 2025

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Disclaimer

Please note, the resources shared on this page are publicly available. Whilst we endeavour to share materials in a variety of accessible formats, this may not always be possible when the document/resource is sourced externally and shared on the Moving to Inclusion website. The resources on this page are for reference to help support your inclusion journey – the Sports Councils accept no responsibility for the information contained in these resources and do not endorse the organisations or individuals that created them.

The Sports Councils will endeavour to translate resources into Welsh where the content has been created by the Sports Councils themselves. You can utilise the Recite Me tool embedded onto the website to assist with any external documentation or resource. If you require further assistance with this, please use the “contact us” button to provide specific details and we will respond to your request as soon as possible.