10. respect equality policy

Leiston 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.

LeistonFootball Club 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.

Leiston Football Club 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
discrimatory behaviour, whether physical or verbal. The club
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.

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

Leiston Football Club 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.

Leiston Football Club 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 imposes
as appropriate.

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