Equal Opportunities Policy
The PLA Board (‘The Board') has adopted the following Equal Opportunities Policy.
- The Board seeks to ensure that a doctor who passes the PLAB test is able to practise safely under supervision.
- The Board is committed to ensuring that the principle of equality of opportunity is applied in all areas of its operation.
- The Policy of the Board is to provide equal opportunities for all on the basis of individual ability.
- The Board aims to ensure that no unlawful or unfair discrimination (whether direct or indirect), victimisation or harassment takes place on grounds of race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, citizenship, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, religion, creed, disability or political persuasion.
- The Board will apply the Policy to all those with whom it deals. It will seek to ensure that the Policy is observed by all those over whom it has control or influence including members of the Board, Panels, examiners, question setters, GMC staff, contract staff and examination candidates.
- The Board will implement the Policy by drawing up codes of practice and by training. It will monitor and review the operation of the Policy.
A candidate who feels that this Policy has been breached should write to the Chairman of the Registration Committee, GMC, Regent's Place, 350 Euston Road, London NW1 3JN.
