# The Race Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1997, Article 38: Sports and competitions


Nothing in Parts II to IV shall render unlawful any act whereby a person discriminates against another on the basis of that other's nationality or place of birth or the length of time for which he has been resident in a particular area or place, if the act is done—
(a) in selecting one or more persons to represent a country, place or area, or any related association, in any sport or game; or
(b) in pursuance of the rules of any competition so far as they relate to eligibility to compete in any sport or game.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1997/869/article/38 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/race-relations-northern-ireland-order-1997/article-38
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