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Sport
[i9. In section 195 of the Act (general exceptions: sport), after subsection (6) insert—
“(7) A person does not contravene this Act, so far as relating to age discrimination, only by doing anything in relation to the participation of another as a competitor in an age-banded activity if it is necessary to do so—
(a)to secure in relation to the activity fair competition or the safety of competitors,
(b)to comply with the rules of a national or international competition, or
(c)to increase participation in that activity.
(icon_cool.gif For the purposes of subsection (7), an age-banded activity is a sport, game or other activity of a competitive nature in circumstances in which the physical or mental strength, agility, stamina, physique, mobility, maturity or manual dexterity of average persons of a particular age group would put them at a disadvantage compared to average persons of another age group as competitors in events involving the activity.”. [/i
What he is proposing doesn't cover any of the above. It's effectively a public policy exemption to increase participation/to facilitate international competition. i.e. you can have an age limit if you're a gymnast or you can say "an 80 year old can't compete in the 100 metres".
He's talking about a policy whereby Warrington would decide "we're not giving anyone a contract if they are 31 or above". That is unlawful.
However, that is a good spot. Quite why Rubber Duckie didn't engage in a similar manner is lost on me. Actually, no its not.
On reflection, I probably shouldn't have called him a tit. I apologize for that.
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