Case Study

A youth club is concerned that only a few of its members are of Somali origin, despite many Somali families living in the area. The club considers the different steps it could take:

1. It could distribute leaflets to homes in the area advertising in both English and Somali, or the club leader could meet Somali parents to explain what the club does and how it is run.
2. It could invite young people to a free evening to try out the club’s equipment, see the facilities, and meet the staff, and follow this by writing to the young people who attended inviting them to join with a reduced fee for the their first week.
3. It could consider waiving annual fees for young Somali people in order to encourage them to join.

1. Which of the steps do the below refer to?
   • This is lawful and a good idea
   • This is an example of positive action. The disadvantage of non-Somali young people is likely to be outweighed by the benefit of more Somali young people joining and attending the club.
   • This action may not be proportionate and would therefore be unlawful

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