Sports: Discrimination
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she has taken to reduce (a) racism, (b) sexism and (c) other forms of discrimination within sports.
Answered by Stephanie Peacock
The Government’s stance is unequivocal: racism, sexism, or any other form of discrimination has absolutely no place in our society, and no place in sport and activity. We are committed to stamping it out, from the elite level to the grassroots, ensuring that sport truly is for everyone, regardless of their background or ethnicity.
The Government is working closely with the sector, particularly its Arm’s Length Bodies Sport England and UK Sport, and the national governing bodies, to tackle racism and discrimination in sport.
Implemented by Sport England and UK Sport, the UK Code for Sports Governance has been a powerful tool for improving good governance and diversity in the sector, making these a non-negotiable condition of public funding. It has directly influenced the composition and culture of sports organisations by requiring them to actively address equality, diversity, and inclusion.
It is clear, however, that more needs to be done. The Government will continue to work with the sector and relevant organisations to fight discrimination in sport.
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