Equality Inclusion & Diversity Policy
Equality Inclusion and Diversity Policy
Menai Bridge Cricket Club / Clwb Criced Porthaethwy (the club) is committed to a policy of equal treatment of all members and requires all members of whatever level or authority, to abide and adhere to this general principle and the requirements of the Codes of Practice issued by the Equal Opportunities Commission and Commission for Racial Equity.
All members are expected to abide by requirements of the Race Relations Act 1976, Sex Discrimination Act 1986 and Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Specifically discrimination is prohibited by:
• Treating any individual on grounds of gender, colour, marital status, race nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or disability less favourably than others
• Expecting an individual solely on the grounds stated above to comply with requirement(s) that for any reason whatsoever related to their membership, which is different from the requirements for others
• Imposing on individual requirements, which are in effect more onerous on that individual than they are on others. For example, this would include applying a condition, which makes it more difficult for members of a particular race or sex to comply than others not of that race or sex.
• Victimisation of an individual
• Harassment of an individual, by virtue of discrimination
The Club commits itself to the immediate investigation of any claims of discrimination on the above grounds and where such is found to be the case, requirement that the practice cease forthwith, restitution of damage or loss (if necessary) and to the investigation of any member accused of discrimination.
Any member found guilty of discrimination by the club committee will be instructed to stop this behaviour immediately. If the committee feels it appropriate, they will also be expelled from the club.
The Club commits itself to the disabled person whenever possible and will treat such members, in aspects of their recruitment and membership, in the same manner as other members. The difficulties of their disablement permitting assistance will be given, wherever possible to ensure that disabled members are helped in gaining access. Appropriate training will be made to such members who request it.
The Menai Bridge Cricket Club in all its activities:
• Is fully committed to the principles of equality of opportunity in cricket, and to ensuring that its employees, members and all other individuals working or volunteering for Menai Bridge Cricket Club and participating in or watching Menai Bridge Cricket Club activities are treated fairly and are able to conduct their activities free from discrimination, harassment or intimidation
• Will not discriminate, or in any way treat anyone less favourably against on the grounds of age, gender, disability, race, parental or marital status, pregnancy, religion or belief or sexual orientation
• Will not tolerate harassment, bullying, abuse or victimisation of individual
• Will endeavour to create access and opportunities for all those individuals who wish to participate, and are lawfully eligible to participate, in its activities
• Will ensure that it complies with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 and shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that its employees, members and volunteers adhere to these requirements and this policy
This policy is fully supported by the Menai Bridge Cricket Club’s officers and [management committee] who are responsible for the implementation of this policy.
Menai Bridge Cricket Club is committed to the investigation of any claims when brought to its attention, of discrimination, harassment, bullying, abuse or victimisation of an individual, and reserves the right to impose such sanction as it considers appropriate and proportionate, where such is found to be the case:
• In the event that any employee, member, volunteer, participant or spectator feels that he has suffered discrimination, harassment, bullying, abuse or victimisation, they should report the matter in writing to the Chairman of Menai Bridge Cricket Club
• Any such report should include: details of what occurred; when and where the occurrence took place; any witness details and copies of any witness statements
• If the accused individual is an employee, the [management committee] will regard the issue as a disciplinary issue and will follow Menai Bridge Cricket Club ’s employment disciplinary procedure
• If the accused individual is a non-employee, the [management committee]:
• May decide (at its sole discretion) to uphold or dismiss the complaint without holding a hearing;
• May (at its sole discretion) hold a hearing at which both parties will be entitled to attend and present their case;
• Will have the power to impose any one or more of the following sanctions on any person found to be in breach of any policy: (a) warn as to future conduct; (b) suspend from membership; (c) remove from membership; (d) exclude a non-member from the facility, either temporarily or permanently; and (e) turn down a non-member’s current and/or future membership application; and
• Will provide both parties with written reasons for its decision
• A party may appeal a decision of the [management committee] to the relevant County Cricket board by writing to the relevant County Cricket Board within 3 months of Menai Bridge Cricket Club’s decision being notified to that party
• If the nature of the complaint is with regard to the [management committee] of the Menai Bridge Cricket Club the complainant may report the complaint directly to the relevant County Cricket Board.
This policy will be reviewed annually by Menai Bridge Cricket Club in consultation with the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Wales.