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31 Aug 2013

Author:
Raidió Teilifís Éireann (Ireland)

Kick It Out chairman Herman Ouseley applauds Liverpool's discrimination stance [UK]

The chairman of anti-discrimination group Kick It Out has welcomed Liverpool's decision to issue their staff with guidelines detailing unacceptable words and phrases in a bid to eradicate discrimination in the stands at Anfield. The club have produced a handbook which highlights common slurs against race, religion, sexual orientation, gender and disability which they want to stamp out…"The guide forms part of an overall awareness programme, and is a positive and proactive step in educating staff and stewards at the club…”[said the chair of anti-discrimination group Kick It Out]…"This programme of awareness enables our employees to recognise inappropriate language and take the necessary steps to ensure Anfield is free from all forms of discrimination.” [Liverpool's social inclusion officer Rishi Jain said]…