Representation by The British Horse Society (The British Horse Society)
- Date submitted
- 3 August 2022
- Submitted by
- Non-statutory organisations
The BHS would currently object to the DCO application submitted by National Highways on the grounds that equestrians are being marginalised in the scheme with walkers and cyclists being favoured. Throughout this scheme equestrians are excluded, the arguments for inclusivity of walkers and cyclists can be extended to equestrians using the mechanism of the Equality Duty. This is a form of discrimination, and the Equality Act 2010 created a Public Sector Equality Duty for organisations such as National Highways to provide equal opportunities for all, which means that an organisation needs a cogent reason for excluding equestrians.