The new sports act punishable conduct reflect as discrimination against LGBTI

Moreover, we are going to propose the amendment of 2007 law against violence, sexism, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport to which that incorporates sanctions for this type of discrimination

For the secretary of State for sport, josé Manuel Franco, will be “ one of the laws more modern and progressive europeans ”

Madrid, 30 june 2021.-The new text of the preliminary draft of the sport act intended to reflect in its articles, discrimination against as punishable conduct LGBTI in sport. this way, it is intended to give necessary legislative basis to combat any action that would infringe upon the people for their “ sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression ”.

For José Manuel Franco, secretary of State for sport, is “ necessary ” to reflect those discrimination legislation that so far did not appear. “ The law aims to establish justice and protect all those who suffer neglect. With the inclusion of LGBTI collective in the text we do so. Once again, Spain develops a of the laws more modern and progressive across europe in this area, "he says.

In addition, with the aim of establishing appropriate mechanisms of punishment, the 2007 law against violence, sexism, racism, xenophobia and intolerance in sport in order to reflect specifically “ discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression ”. This would provide for the protection of all the LGBTI give the commission Violence the ability to act to this type of discrimination.

The First Draft of the sport act is currently in phase of hearing and public information. For a period of fifteen days would be asked for the views of citizens rights holders and legitimate interests affected directly or through the organizations or associations that represent them. In Addition, other persons or entities can also make additional contributions.