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<p>The Government is clear that racism has no place in sport or society at large,
in line with the sport and physical activity strategy ‘Sporting Future: A New Strategy
for an Active Nation’, which has diversity and inclusion at its heart. Government
remains supportive of a number of anti-racism initiatives that work with sports bodies
from grassroots to the elite, including Show Racism the Red Card and Kick it Out.
With Kick It Out stats demonstrating that racism constitutes 65 per cent of reports
made via them in the 18/19 season, government will continue to call governing bodies
to account for actions in this space.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Over the past
year the Government has led debates in the House of Commons on tackling racism in
sport (on 22nd May 2019 and 12th July 2019), and hosted an Anti-Racism Summit in February
2019. This led to clear commitments to tackle racism in football stadia from the three
main English football organisations in July 2019. Ministers and officials continue
to speak to the FA and relevant football bodies to explore what more can be done.
Grassroots sport clubs also receive support in tackling racism from our national sport
council, Sport England, who provide free support and learning in running a club through
its "Club Matters" programme.</p><p> </p>
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