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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.

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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

Leadership Pillar

There are a range of ways that we can demonstrate and deliver on our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion through our leadership and governance. This includes:

  • having the relevant policies in place.
  • developing external facing statements that articulate commitment to tackling inequalities.
  • embedding equality outcomes within key strategies.
  • ensuring diversity of thought, accountability, and representation within their decision-making structures.

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

  • Leadership,Learning and Development

    The 30 Minute Learning Series – EDI Governance and Influence

    February 3, 2026

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  • england athletics diversity action plan

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    Statement 1 – Our Board has the appropriate balance of skills, experience, diversity, independence, and knowledge

    May 27, 2025

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  • Executive search consultants specialising in diversity and inclusion

    Leadership

    Statement 2 – Our leaders are representative of our community

    May 27, 2025

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  • Amputee on starting blocks for race

    Leadership

    Statement 3 – Our organisation has visible and accountable leaders who advocate and are passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion

    May 27, 2025

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  • equality and diversity monitoring form template

    Leadership

    Statement 4 – Our leaders make strategic decisions based on evidence, consultation and insight including communities underrepresented

    May 27, 2025

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  • Athletics unified

    Leadership

    Statement 5 – We have equality, diversity and inclusion outcomes that are embedded within business / strategic planning

    May 27, 2025

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  • women shadow boxing with coach

    Leadership

    Statement 6 – We have mainstreamed equality, diversity, and inclusion through our functions, policies, procedures, and operational planning

    May 27, 2025

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  • Powering success inspiring impact

    Leadership

    Statement 7 – Everyone in the organisation understands the vision and direction for equality, diversity, and inclusion and there is clarity on who is accountable

    May 27, 2025

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  • what is impact assessment?

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    Statement 8 – We promote and influence equality and diversity governance requirements throughout our relevant governance structures

    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.