OUR COMMITMENT


To create an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all employees, officers and members are recognised and valued.


To ensure that every employee is entitled to a working environment that promotes dignity and respect to all. No form of intimidation, victimisation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated.


To ensure that training, development and progression opportunities are available to all employees, officers and members.


To ensure that members apply this Policy to students, and to running their clubs such as: syllabus, teaching materials, methods, examinations, and assessments; and that their work does not fall outside the NAKMAS Equality Policy.


To ensure that Management involved in the selection or management of employees and members take equality training, and keep up to date with requirements of the Policy, and with the requirements of the laws relating to discrimination and equality.


To have a procedure which covers discriminatory incidents of any kind. This will be found in the Constitution. Incidents will be reported to the NAKMAS Welfare Officer, via a Welfare Report Form, a copy of which is found in Appendix A. Breaches of this Policy will be regarded as misconduct, and will be dealt with according to this procedure.


To ensure that any marketing and communications recognise the commitment to equality via a wide variety of advertising methods and referral sources. All materials will be prepared, produced and distributed, promoting a clear and positive image of the profile of all those within martial arts, in line with this Policy.


To achieve the appropriate level of the Equality Standard.


IMPLEMENTATION


NAKMAS commits to adhering to this Equality Policy and recognises its legal obligations under the following legislation: •


• Race Relations Act (as amended) 1976 •


Equality Act 2010 Equal Pay Act 1970


• Sex Discrimination Acts 1975, 1986, 1999


• Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 • Human Rights Act 1998 • Age Discrimination Act 2006 • •


• Gender Recognition Act 2004 • Civil Partnership Act 2004 •


Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003 Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2003


Any later amendments to the above Acts/Regulations, or future Acts/Regulations which are relevant


NAKMAS will monitor the practices, procedures, policies, rules and regulations to ensure that they do not restrict the employment, or membership of individuals or groups on the grounds of unfair discrimination.


NAKMAS will ensure collaboration with partner organisations and service providers to ensure the best and non-discriminatory service possible is offered to employees and members.


All job applicants and applicants for membership will be made aware of this Policy and its implications for them. Any questions on application forms will relate only to the requirements of NAKMAS membership or employment, and those of the Law.


If there are any changes at any time relating to discrimination or equality, these will be communicated immediately through the usual communication channels including written communication and the website.


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