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The CQI is committed to the principle of equal opportunities for all.

This policy statement sets out the Institute's intention to apply the principle of equal opportunities in all areas of its activities, including admission to membership, access to qualifications (including those approved by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority), the provision of services and the employment of staff. This general policy statement will be supplemented by other detailed policy statements and provisions.

The Institute acknowledges its obligation to comply with equal opportunities legislation including but not limited to the Equal Pay Act 1970, Sex Discrimination Act 1975, Race Relations Act 1976 and the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

The Institute considers that no-one should receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origins, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religious beliefs, disability or age. It will seek to ensure that no-one receives less favourable treatment on these grounds in their dealings with the Institute as a member, customer, employee or in any other capacity.

In addition, the Institute acknowledges that individuals may be disadvantaged by socio-economic factors, family background or lack of educational opportunities. It will seek to ensure that access routes to its membership, qualifications and services are available to those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The policy will be implemented by the CQI Board through its Boards, committees and the permanent staff of the Institute. The Board will incorporate the principle of equal opportunities in the design and delivery of all the Institute's products and services, and into the supporting policies, procedures and practices (including employment practices) which form part of its management system.

Appropriate measures will be put in place to monitor the implementation of this policy. These will include internal and external audit of the Institute's management system. The results will be reviewed on a regular basis.

The Institute's equal opportunities policy and the effectiveness of its implementation will be reviewed by the Council annually.