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Introduction

In this litigious age, golf clubs are advised to be increasingly aware of the ever increasing volume of government legislation affecting the day-to-day running of their business.

The contents of this section are provided for Golf Clubs affiliated to the SGU and/or SLGA and are intended only to provide a general overview and are based on understanding following discussion with relevant advisors. Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the SGU accepts no responsibility for any outcome arising from information contained within this section or any reliance upon it. Any club in doubt should seek advice from an appropriate professional and take independent legal advice specifically in relation to its own position.

Equality - The Equality Act

This Equality Bill received Royal Assent in April 2010 and is now the Equality Act. The SGU and SLGA have taken legal advice on the implications of the Act for golf clubs in Scotland, many of which will come into effect in October 2010. A third edition of our Advice Note, published in May 2010, can now be found at the link below. We continue to seek clarity from government on a number of points and most specifically a) discounted membership for senior members and b) discounts related to length of membership and age. The age related aspects of the Act will not come into effect until 2012 at the earliest.

Click here to view the Equality Act Advice Note

Scottish Golf Licensing Service

The SGU and SLGA have secured a specialist licensing law service for all affiliated clubs.  This service is being provided to affiliated clubs in association with the Licensing Team at Scottish law firm Tods Murray. The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 has brought an incredible number of new rules and regulations – and feedback from clubs indicates that it has been a difficult time for clubs trying to navigate their way through the maze. The Scottish Golf Licensing Service offers expert advice to clubs at an exclusively special rate. 

Click here for more information

Outdoor Access Act

Click here for more information about the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003

Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003

Click on the link below to view the Act:

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/acts2003/asp_20030005_en_1

The Scottish Government are currently in consultation on new legislation regarding the protection of young and vulnerable people and we will post further information here as and when it becomes available.

Related Documents

 Equality Act Advice Note, 3rd Edition (103KB)

Specimen Equity Policy for Clubs (33KB)

Scottish Golf Licensing Service - Full Details (72KB)

SGU & SLGA Guidance Notes re Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 (71KB)

Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 - Training Requirements (85KB)  

Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 - Club Q&As (78KB)

Unincorporated Associations - Briefing for Governing Bodies (51KB)