Thread by @Sexnotgender_

Hi @DerbyshireFA @FA @EHRC @EHRCChair @KishwerFalkner @trussliz @GEOgovuk

I note the 'Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form' in your job application for 'Non-Executive Equality Director' talks about...

app.smartsheet.com/b/form/e1d8e00…

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... talks about 'not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010' and 'encouraging equality and diversity'.

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As it is a part of your job application process, I assume its purpose is to help you to ensure that you are recruiting without unlawfully discriminating under the Equality Act 2010.

sexnotgender.info/equality-diver…

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I also note the @EHRC guidance on this:

Good equality practice for employers: equality policies, equality training and monitoring

equalityhumanrights.com/sites/default/…

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You ask for the sex of the applicant with options:

Male
Female
I identify in another way / prefer to self describe

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It's good to see you ask for the sex of the applicant because sex is the protected characteristic under the Act but the only two possible options for sex are 'Female' and 'Male' as defined in the Act and consistent with biology and there is no way to self-describe one's sex.

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Language and meaning of words are important and proper use & understanding of terms is vital so that the public is aware of what rights they have and what your duties are. Any confusion or inconsistency over meaning may prevent people from accessing their rights in law.

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Will you undertake to correct this error and to review all your other policies, documents, reports, etc to ensure compliance?

Please respond.

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