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<p>The Government is clear that we are committed to tackling all forms of discrimination
in sport. Sport is able to deliver important benefits to the wider society and can
play a big part in helping to remould or instil the values we want to see in our communities,
and particularly in young people. Government understands the importance of tackling
transphobia in sport and in my role as Minister for Sport, I am responsible for this
policy.</p><p> </p><p>Sport England, as a member of the Sports Council Equality Group,
is updating its existing transgender guidance which includes transgender and those
transitioning in a phased approach. It will cover both legislative guidance for competition,
as well as advice on how to improve support and inclusivity for transgender people
in sport. Both phases will be completed by spring 2017.</p>
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