Statement on the Supreme Court judgement on the Equality Act 2010

Prepared by: Andy Harvey

In respect to the ruling of the Supreme Court on the definition of a woman for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010 (and only for those purposes), the BDSA has decided to wait for the statutory guidance from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) before making any changes to our policies and practices on inclusion. We wish to ensure that any changes we make are fully compliant with any new statutory guidance as to the implications of the ruling. However, in the meantime, we acknowledge the interim guidance of the EHRC for workplaces and services that are open to the public which can be found here - https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/media-centre/interim-update-practical-implications-uk-supreme-court-judgment

All activities conducted under the ambit of the BDSA must comply with this interim guidance. Please seek advice from the office for any clarification for what the interim guidance may mean in practice.

The BDSA remains committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone who wishes to participate in our sport whilst remaining compliant with legal requirements.