4.1.5 England Hockey regards discrimination, harassment, bullying or victimisation, as described as serious misconduct. All complaints against Stakeholders will be taken seriously and appropriate measures, which may including disciplinary action being brought against any Stakeholder who unlawfully discriminates against, harasses, bullies or victimises any other person. Reasonable Adjustments When any decision regarding reasonable adjustments is made about an individual, the only personal characteristics that may be taken into account are those that are consistent with any relevant legislation and are relevant to the substance of the decision being made. England Hockey recognises that it has a duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled persons. England Hockey will consider all requests for adjustments and possible will accommodate reasonable requests and will work with disabled Stakeholders to implement any adjustments that will enable them to participate more fully in hockey related activities. In addition, when acting as a service provider, England Hockey has an obligation to think ahead and address any barriers that may impede disabled people from accessing its services. Transgender Athletes England Hockey considers that hockey is a gender affected under the Equality Act 2010 and refers any transgender athletes to its policy relating to participation by transgender persons. Responsibility, Implementation and Communication 7.1. The following responsibilities will apply: 7.1.1. The Board of England Hockey is responsible for ensuring that this Equality Policy is implemented, followed and reviewed when appropriate. The England Hockey board is also responsible for ensuring that this Equality Policy is enforced and any breaches are dealt with appropriately. The Chief Executive has the overall responsibility for the implementation of the Equality Policy although this will be managed by the Finance and Administration Director. 7.1.2. A member of the Board will be appointed as the "Equality Champion" and will ensure that equality is included as an agenda item at Board meetings when appropriate and that the Board takes equality issues into consideration when making decisions. 7.1.4. The Ethics and Compliance Manager, reporting to the Finance and Administration Director, will have the overall day-to-day responsibility for the implementation of this Equality Policy and for achieving any equality related actions resulting from it. The Ethics and Compliance Manager’s
4.1.5 England Hockey regards discrimination, harassment, bullying or victimisation, as described as serious misconduct. All complaints against Stakeholders will be taken seriously and appropriate measures, which may including disciplinary action being brought against any Stakeholder who unlawfully discriminates against, harasses, bullies or victimises any other person. Reasonable Adjustments When any decision regarding reasonable adjustments is made about an individual, the only personal characteristics that may be taken into account are those that are consistent with any relevant legislation and are relevant to the substance of the decision being made. England Hockey recognises that it has a duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled persons. England Hockey will consider all requests for adjustments and possible will accommodate reasonable requests and will work with disabled Stakeholders to implement any adjustments that will enable them to participate more fully in hockey related activities. In addition, when acting as a service provider, England Hockey has an obligation to think ahead and address any barriers that may impede disabled people from accessing its services. Transgender Athletes England Hockey considers that hockey is a gender affected under the Equality Act 2010 and refers any transgender athletes to its policy relating to participation by transgender persons. Responsibility, Implementation and Communication 7.1. The following responsibilities will apply: 7.1.1. The Board of England Hockey is responsible for ensuring that this Equality Policy is implemented, followed and reviewed when appropriate. The England Hockey board is also responsible for ensuring that this Equality Policy is enforced and any breaches are dealt with appropriately. The Chief Executive has the overall responsibility for the implementation of the Equality Policy although this will be managed by the Finance and Administration Director. 7.1.2. A member of the Board will be appointed as the "Equality Champion" and will ensure that equality is included as an agenda item at Board meetings when appropriate and that the Board takes equality issues into consideration when making decisions. 7.1.4. The Ethics and Compliance Manager, reporting to the Finance and Administration Director, will have the overall day-to-day responsibility for the implementation of this Equality Policy and for achieving any equality related actions resulting from it. The Ethics and Compliance Manager’s
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