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Equality, Diversity & Anti-Discrimination Policy

1. Policy Statement

PROTECTIVE TRAVELS® is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of its operations. We believe that professionalism, trust, and service excellence are strengthened by fair treatment, mutual respect, and equal opportunity.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a working environment in which employees, contractors, operatives, clients, suppliers, and partners are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination, harassment, or victimisation.

All decisions relating to recruitment, engagement, deployment, training, promotion, and service delivery are based on merit, competence, suitability, and operational requirements, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

  • Employees, contractors, operatives, consultants, and agency staff

  • Job applicants and prospective partners

  • All company activities, including recruitment, selection, training, deployment, and service delivery

  • Interactions with clients, suppliers, and third parties

  • Company-related meetings, events, and professional engagements

3. Legal Framework

This policy is informed by and complies with applicable UK legislation, including:

  • Equality Act 2010

  • Human Rights Act 1998

  • Employment Rights Act 1996

  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

4. Protected Characteristics

Discrimination is prohibited on the basis of:

  • Age

  • Disability

  • Gender reassignment

  • Marriage or civil partnership

  • Pregnancy or maternity

  • Race, including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin

  • Religion or belief

  • Sex

  • Sexual orientation

5. Our Commitment

PROTECTIVE TRAVELS® commits to:

  • Providing equal opportunity and fair treatment

  • Maintaining a professional environment free from discrimination and harassment

  • Respecting cultural, personal, and individual differences

  • Making reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities where practicable

  • Addressing concerns promptly, fairly, and confidentially

6. Reporting Concerns

Concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, or victimisation should be reported promptly via:
contact@protectivetravels.com

Reports will be handled sensitively and without retaliation.

7. Breaches

Any breach of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment, contract, or professional engagement.

8. Review

This policy is reviewed periodically to ensure ongoing relevance and compliance.