12-08-2014, 07:36 PM
Steve Hilton wrote
"I do know that a lot of tournament organisers do their best for disabled players, but the point is there is no legislation in writing to cover this. This motion seeks to cover this."
I don't see how this motion is necessary given that most tournaments in Scotland are not fide rated. I get the impression that a FIDE guideline is being imposed on non FIDE rated events. The local authorities have enough regulations and bye-laws concerning this and therefore they have the legal responsibilities regarding discrimination. If chess Scotland want to adopt the legal responsibility they will also inherit the legal culpability. There is a marked difference between refusing an entrant on health and safety as opposed to refusing to play an opponent on discrimitrary grounds. Be careful what you ask for - you may get it.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for improving and enhancing the playing experience for everyone. It's just that I feel our efforts should maybe be focused elsewhere
"I do know that a lot of tournament organisers do their best for disabled players, but the point is there is no legislation in writing to cover this. This motion seeks to cover this."
I don't see how this motion is necessary given that most tournaments in Scotland are not fide rated. I get the impression that a FIDE guideline is being imposed on non FIDE rated events. The local authorities have enough regulations and bye-laws concerning this and therefore they have the legal responsibilities regarding discrimination. If chess Scotland want to adopt the legal responsibility they will also inherit the legal culpability. There is a marked difference between refusing an entrant on health and safety as opposed to refusing to play an opponent on discrimitrary grounds. Be careful what you ask for - you may get it.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for improving and enhancing the playing experience for everyone. It's just that I feel our efforts should maybe be focused elsewhere