Yellow House Publishing Ltd

Equality, Opportunity and Inclusion Policy

Policy Enactment Date: 1 January 2023
Policy Review Date: 16 September 2026

Yellow House Publishing Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity, inclusion, good relations, openness, tolerance and free speech within the law. We recognise the importance of maintaining a working, publishing and creative environment in which individuals are treated with dignity, respect and fairness, regardless of background, identity or personal circumstance.

Our approach to equality is based upon a straightforward principle: equality of opportunity should provide people with fair access and fair consideration, while professional and editorial decisions should be made on their relevant merits.

This policy is informed by equality principles and legislative standards applicable within Northern Ireland, including guidance issued by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland and the principles and protections contained within:

• Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998
• The Fair Employment and Treatment (Northern Ireland) Order 1998
• The Sex Discrimination (Northern Ireland) Order 1976
• The Disability Discrimination Act 1995
• The Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997
• The Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003
• The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006
• Other applicable Northern Ireland equality and anti-discrimination legislation

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