"We're really concerned that what we've seen in the first proposal, in essence, puts EDI [equality, diversity and inclusion] on the subs bench, [and] maintains the status quo. It's really important that the regulator uses the powers that it has to drive the change that we all want to see."
"[It] doesn't go far enough in addressing the stubborn challenges that the game currently sees. We've been really clear with the regulator in terms of the gap that currently exists. And the gap is significant."
"It should send a message to the regulators [over] the importance of why EDI really matters, why they need to prioritise it, why they need to take it seriously."
The independent football regulator is developing a new governance code requiring clubs to demonstrate efforts against minority under-representation to obtain licenses. Kick It Out, the anti-discrimination watchdog, contends the initial proposals are insufficient and sideline equality, diversity, and inclusion priorities. The organization recommends annual publication of workforce diversity data and board-level accountability for EDI at every club. Recent incidents of online racial abuse against Premier League players underscore the urgency for stronger measures. The regulator plans a second consultation and states it is premature to assess deficiencies in its EDI approach.
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